{"id":27046,"date":"2025-01-18T00:33:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T22:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innova.land\/?p=27046"},"modified":"2025-01-18T00:33:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T22:33:43","slug":"public-power-corporation-of-greece-ppc-and-concrete-canvas-hellas-deliver-rapid-flood-damage-repair-in-agrinio-water-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innova.land\/en\/public-power-corporation-of-greece-ppc-and-concrete-canvas-hellas-deliver-rapid-flood-damage-repair-in-agrinio-water-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Power Corporation of Greece (PPC) and Concrete Canvas Hellas Deliver Rapid Flood Damage Repair in Agrinio Water Canal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Public Power Corporation (PPC), Greece\u2019s largest electricity provider, partnered with Concrete Canvas Hellas to address severe flooding that caused significant damage to the Agrinio Hydroelectric Station\u2019s water canal. The swift and innovative repair solution not only restored operations but also ensured long-term durability with minimal maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The damaged canal, located in the Agrinio area of Aitolokarnanias, was vital to the hydroelectric station\u2019s operations. The flooding disrupted functionality, leading to financial losses estimated at hundreds of thousands of euros daily. PPC faced an urgent need for a reliable solution that could be executed quickly without compromising quality. Concrete Canvas Hellas stepped in with an advanced approach that exceeded expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/innova.land\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dji_0890.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27047\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\"><strong><strong>A Revolutionary Solution: Gabions and CCX MAT<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PPC\u2019s engineers collaborated with the team at Concrete Canvas Hellas to draft a cutting-edge repair plan. The solution combined the use of gabions for structural support with the innovative CCX MAT for ultimate durability and water resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/innova.land\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dji_0763.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27048\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\"><strong><strong>The Repair Process in Detail<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Debris Clearance and Channel Reshaping:<\/strong><br>The first step involved removing debris, broken concrete, and large river stones from the canal. The channel was reshaped to restore its original flow capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gabion Installation:<\/strong><br>Gabions were installed along the slopes of the canal and filled with stones, providing a robust foundation for the final protective layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application of CCX MAT:<\/strong><br>CCX MAT was installed as the top layer over the gabions. It was anchored securely at the crest of the canal using galvanized pegs, hoc rings were used to attach it to the gabions, and stainless steel screws with polymer sealant ensured the overlaps were watertight. At the bottom of the canal slopes, stainless steel anchor bolts and plates connected the CCX MAT to the existing concrete structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/innova.land\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dji_0938.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27049\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\"><strong>Immediate Results: Restoring Full Operational Capacity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The repaired canal was reopened to full capacity immediately upon completion, allowing the Agrinio Hydroelectric Station to resume its full production output without further delay. The performance of CCX MAT impressed PPC\u2019s engineers, who noted its durability, rapid installation, and low maintenance requirements as key benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\"><strong>Future Plans with CCX MAT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buoyed by the success of this project, PPC has scheduled the second phase of canal repairs for early 2025. Additionally, PPC plans to use CCX MAT for other infrastructure applications, including slope stabilization and further canal reinforcements, ensuring cost-effective, long-term solutions across its network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Transforming Disaster into Success: The Agrinio Canal Repair Story with Concrete Canvas Hellas\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PgIqX1hsUJY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Public Power Corporation (PPC), Greece\u2019s largest electricity provider, partnered with Concrete Canvas Hellas to address severe flooding that caused significant damage to the Agrinio Hydroelectric Station\u2019s water canal. The swift and innovative repair solution not only restored operations but also ensured long-term durability with minimal maintenance. 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