diff --git a/environments/frankfurt/main.tf b/environments/frankfurt/main.tf
index f25a8bfe..355d3eae 100644
--- a/environments/frankfurt/main.tf
+++ b/environments/frankfurt/main.tf
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ module "gateway" {
 
   shared_infra_gcp_project_id = var.shared_infra_gcp_project_id
 
+  prevent_destruction = false
+
   gcp_project_id = var.gcp_project_id
   gcp_region     = "europe-west3"