With an expected population increase of over 30% from 2021 to 2036, Blacktown City Council has a lot of development plans in store to support its growing community. In preparation for its transformational projects, the LGA laid out strategic guidelines to ensure sustainable development. These guidelines include requirements and specifications for Water Sensitive Urban Design […]
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A gross pollutant trap (GPT) – categorized as a Primary Treatment Device, is the first line of defense in a stormwater treatment system and removes much of the bulky pollutants from stormwater runoff. Traditionally we find GPTs fending off litter, cigarette butts, plastic bottles, leaves and sediment. A strong, robust GPT plays a key role
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Green is in. People are becoming more conscious about their environmental impact and are demanding ecologically responsible products and services, so it makes sense for businesses to incorporate sustainability into their bottom line. Across different industries, many firms are now finding that environmental and business interests don’t have to be mutually exclusive. They can go hand-in-hand, paving the way for innovative solutions. For SPEL, this point is driven home the most by
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With our constantly changing urban landscape detrimentally affecting the volume and quality of water flow, MUSIC has always been the \’go to\’ software for producing best design and efficiency practices in WSUD modelling. Yet there are often errors caused by the manual process of location mapping and loading meteorological templates. This year, SPEL introduced their
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Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy Victoria – Raingarden with Stormwater Harvesting Installation date: October 2011 GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION Edinburgh Gardens is a 24-hectare park located in North Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria. A Raingarden project was initiated to provide a sustainable source of treated stormwater for the parks mature trees and sporting fields, whilst adding character to the existing
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Moreland City Council – Fawkner Victoria – Raingarden with Stormwater Harvesting Installation date: August 2014 GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION The Charles Mutton Reserve in Fawkner Victoria is home to two football ovals, a running and athletics circuit, tennis courts and lawn bowls. Moreland City Council identified a need to revitalise the reserve and future proof it
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EMERALD QLD – North-Eastern Australia – Lined Detention – 5,000m3 Installation date: May 2011 GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION New supermarket – Emerald, North-Eastern Australia Heavy seasonal rainfall Significant inflows Constant traffic over the tank Services and light poles intersecting the tank Extreme heat conditions in summer months DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 5,000m3 volume in one single tank 12
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Completion date: September 2012 GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION NSW government rail initiative to improve reliability and address passenger growth on metropolitan rail network Glenfield railway station and bus-rail interchange upgrade Construction of two rail flyovers Alliance: NSW Transport, MVM Rail, MacMahon, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Parsons Brinckerhoff Permanent and temporary drainage design Heavy rail traffic over
Glenfield Transport Interchange Upgrade – South West Rail Link Read More »
Installation date: May 2014 GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION Concrete pipework along Cambridge Street as part of a significant drainage upgrade. ADS N-12 HDPE pipe was selected by the contractor and approved by the council as the best product to meet the needs of the project. The lightweight, long lengths available (4m and 6.1m) and the use
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This paper concludes that the treatment train, and in particular the media filter, provides good removal of total copper and total zinc as well as TSS, TP, and TN from urban stormwater runoff, with higher inlet concentrations producing better performance.
Products: SPEL Puraceptor, SPEL Stormsack, and SPEL Hydrosystem Council: Hobsons Bay Council The Problem The Victorian State Planning guidelines have changed and now service stations require the full gauntlet of stormwater treatment to achieve the reductions pf TSS 80%, TP 45% and TN 45% in addition to the EPA requirements for Hydrocarbon treatment
Authors Drapper Environmental Consultants, Springfield Lakes, Queensland, Australia Darren Drapper, Principal, Drapper Environmental Consultants SPEL Environmental, Carole Park, Queensland, Australia Andy Hornbuckle, Team Leader Asia Pacific – Water Quality Read full article. Abstract Hydrocarbon spills and management in the marine environment are of significant environmental and public health concern and the subject of many research
There are many benefits to precast concrete – here are just a few highlights: Cost-efficient fabrication and faster installation times Improved risk management & reduced open excavation Off-site fabrication to minimise on-site costs, production requirements, and administration Ability to meet quality control frameworks, budgets & project timelines Production can continue during projected rain periods &
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FRP (Fibre-Reinforced Polymer or Fibre-Reinforced Plastic) is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibres to add strength and support. It is a chemically reinforced type of material that is composed of a thermoset resin matrix and engineered fibres to improve durability. FRP materials are widely used for several industrial applications due
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Privileged to be a panel member at the Stormwater Queensland SQIDEP workshop today.
SPEL Stormwater Joins as a Panel Member at Stormwater Queensland’s SQIDEP Workshop Read More »
The SPEL team is taking on challenges across Australia with ready-to-go local supplies of stormwater systems to match your logistics parameters, project timelines and costings. SPELFlow ADS Pipe is currently stocked to meet cost-effective pricing indexes – normalised in line with global commodity supply & demand trends. SPELChamber is also in-stock and available Australia wide.
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