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Unfortunately, the floodgates' operational integrity was compromised when one of their gearboxes became stripped, a failure that rendered it inoperable. To prevent a drop in the water level, the city acted quickly to install upstream stop logs. However, this made the flood protection system only half as effective, as the gate could no longer open during flood conditions. Recognizing the immediate need for resilience, plans were set in motion to design replacement gates while maintaining the existing structure.

Preparing for the Replacement Work