The UK’s leading developer of specialised leak detection and environmental protection systems, Andel, has provided its market-leading flood and leak detection products to two UK primary schools.
The Barnsley-based SME recently worked with Monmouth Prep School in Wales and St George’s School near Birmingham to prevent future devastation previously suffered by both schools.
Working with insurers, Hettle Andrews, Andel installed its early warning system, FloodAlert®, in Monmouth Prep School after it suffered extensive damage from flooding in 2020. A nearby river broke its banks and flowed into and through the school to the dual carriageway situated on the other side. The flood damaged the entire ground floor of the school, the playground and surrounding fields and the whole school had to be urgently evacuated.
Monmouth Prep School Caretaker, Robert N Alexander said:
“The 2020 floods were devastating and left us with the fear that it could happen again.
“Having such little children on site, it was very stressful knowing there was no early warning system in place.
“Now, however, we have a good five or six hours from the first notification of rising waters to close the flood gates, evacuate the children safely, and make the necessary arrangements to protect the building.
With all these flood defence measures in place, we hope to never have a repeat of the destruction and school closure of 2020.”
Andel also installed its award-winning leak detection system at St George’s School after an unchecked leak from a boiler destroyed its IT department.
Andel Commercial Director, Mark Harris, said:
“It’s immensely satisfying to be able to install our flood defence systems in places they are most needed. Helping to protect little ones and safeguard their education is paramount.”
Earlier this year, the Lord Mayor of Leeds welcomed Andel to the University of Leeds Nexus Innovation Hub and recently, the company won the Manufacturing Innovation at the Made in Sheffield awards.
The company, which moved offices recently to support its sustainability vision, has also won the Queen’s Award for Innovation. It became one of the success stories of the 2012 London Olympics – installing and commissioning several leak detection systems in the main stadium, the white water canoe course and the Olympic village.
Andel has also installed its Floodline system in prestigious London buildings including the Shard, the Houses of Parliament, the O2, the ‘Walkie Talkie’ building and Canary Wharf.
