Restoration and waterproofing of hydraulic works
Restoration, waterproofing, and conservation of existing hydraulic works
Restoration, waterproofing, and conservation interventions on existing hydraulic works are essential to ensure the safety, efficiency, and durability of infrastructures dedicated to water resource management.
Channels, tanks, dams, and regulation structures are subject over time to concrete deterioration, infiltration, erosion, and loss of watertightness, exacerbated by structural ageing and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events. Targeted technical interventions make it possible to restore hydraulic functionality, reduce water losses, and extend the service life of hydraulic assets, ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance.
Typical challenges in the sector
The hydraulic works sector is characterised by structural and functional criticalities linked to ageing infrastructure, continuous water exposure, and mechanical and environmental stress. Cracking, concrete degradation, joint failure, infiltration, and erosion are frequent issues, particularly in structures built decades ago.
Climate variability and the rise in extreme events further accelerate deterioration processes, making timely and targeted interventions essential. In addition, work often needs to be carried out on in-service structures, limiting downtime while maintaining high safety standards. The sector therefore requires highly specialised technical solutions that are compatible with existing structures, durable over time, and compliant with current safety and environmental regulations.
FES Global Group’s approach
FES Global Group operates in the hydraulic works sector as a specialist technical partner for addressing structural and functional issues affecting existing infrastructure. The company carries out direct on-site interventions, providing operational expertise, innovative materials, and advanced technologies for restoration, structural reinforcement, and waterproofing. FES’s approach is strongly focused on degradation analysis and on delivering practical, effective solutions, with interventions designed to adapt to the specific conditions of each structure. The company prioritises techniques that enhance durability, reduce water losses, and improve structural safety, operating with speed and precision even in complex environments.
Thanks to extensive field experience, FES S.p.A. is able to deliver targeted interventions on channels, tanks, dams, and regulation works, ensuring concrete and measurable results.
The added value of FES S.p.A.
The added value of FES Global Group lies in its operational specialisation and its ability to transform structural criticalities into long-lasting solutions. The company goes beyond standard interventions, offering tailored technical solutions by selecting the most appropriate materials and technologies based on the condition of the structure and the required performance.
The use of advanced systems such as reinforced and sprayed concrete (shotcrete), joint rehabilitation and sealing, and waterproofing with crystallising osmotic compounds or high-performance polymers such as spray-applied polyurea, allows hydraulic works to be restored and protected over the long term.
In this way, FES S.p.A. positions itself as a reliable partner for public authorities, operators, and infrastructure managers, making a tangible contribution to the protection of hydraulic infrastructure and the safeguarding of water resources.