This year’s Plastic Free July asks us all to be part of the ‘Plastic Pollution Solution’ and reduce our reliance on single-use plastics. Each year, Plastic Free July draws 100+ million global participants from 190 countries – and asks communities to reduce their plastic footprint. In Australia, we use over 1 million tonnes of single-use […]
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Void ratio is the efficiency of total storage volume compared to the gross volume per module. Different geocellular systems have void ratios that are influenced by their design specifications – such as module configuration, requirements for internal walls, and module size. These factors all influence void ratio, and void ratios for different systems can be
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As stormwater flows over impervious surfaces in our urban catchments, it conveys a variety of pollutants. Stormwater harvesting programs allow us to remove these pollutants, utilise stormwater runoff as a sustainable water supply, and protect our waterways. Common stormwater pollutants include gross pollution, microplastics, heavy metals, nutrients (total nitrogen and total phosphorus), garden chemicals, pet
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Drinking water guidelines typically require higher water quality than most reuse applications – such as gardening, irrigation, toilet flushing and vehicle wash bays. Advanced filtration, disinfection and water quality monitoring are costlier processes that facilitate may facilitate the use of stormwater as a potable water source. These processes provide specialised treatment modalities to counteract stormwater
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On the eastern edge of Parramatta, Wentworth Point’s development plan is transforming the area’s existing industrial areas into a thriving and highly liveable waterfront neighbourhood. An essential part of this development, Hill Road is a master planned residential site which will see 300 units look over the iconic Parramatta River. Part of a four-stage plan,
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In Australia and New Zealand, weather cycles such as La Nina and El Nino result in weather cycles that oscillate between dry and wet weather periods. This can lead to extreme weather events and rainfall patterns – with flooding during periods of heavy rainfall and droughts during prolonged periods of dry weather. Combinations of stormwater
Stormwater harvesting is a supplementary water source and adaptive management strategy to help reserve water for future use. This infrastructure offers significant benefits in times of water shortage as it provides an alternative water source to the water network – reducing strain on public water supplies. While stormwater harvesting won’t eliminate water shortage or prolonged
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Yes. Stormwater can be cost-effectively treated to meet water quality requirements for synthetic sports surfaces, such as field hockey – and areas with conventional grass, such as parks, gardens, and sporting fields. Harvested stormwater is economic and sustainable – and helps lower water bills and potable water use for irrigation and on-site use. Key considerations
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A 2015 Senate inquiry reports that ‘3,000 billion litres of stormwater’ falls annually on our urban centres and enters our waterways and oceans. By harnessing this resource to supplement our water network, stormwater harvesting can help reduce water bills, provide drought resilience, and lower demand for potable water sources. In Australia, the cost of one
Yanchep Two Rocks Local Area Plan, regarded as the largest single urban development project in Perth, sets milestone growth targets for the City of Wanneroo – with a projected population of 155,000 and the accommodation of 55,000 new jobs. Historically, Two Rocks is a prime destination for holidaymakers, a quick one-hour drive from the state
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A master-planned residential development with a back doorstep view of the scenic Blue Mountains, Westwood Estate is an 11.5-hectare site in Caddens, City of Penrith. Bordered by Kingswood, Orchard Hills, and Claremont Meadows, and situated close to Western Sydney University’s Werrington South campus, this iconic neighbourhood development will see 119 premium lots developed into a
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Velocity Park is a prestigious new business precinct in Somerville, Victoria, with zoning that accommodates commercial premises, factory, and industrial facilities. Within minutes of nearby shopping precincts and located directly next to a large-scale nursery facility – the estate is part of the rapidly growing Mornington Peninsula region in Melbourne’s south-east. Supporting Somerville’s growth, sustainable
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As part of Western Sydney Aerotropolis CBD’s precinct development, a premium grade warehouse and logistics facility is taking shape in Kemp’s Creek. Featuring superior, high-quality architecture and sustainable design, this new development is centrally positioned to support growth in the region – and joins a host of new facilities that will secure the area’s future
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We show our gratitude for the Atlan Stormwater family, our colleagues, and industry peers, and would like to thank you all for your ongoing support throughout 2023. It has been a year of change, building on our legacy with our change to Atlan Stormwater – the same family, with a new name. Throughout the ANZ
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Providing WSUD (Water Sensitive Urban Design) capabilities in a compact, modular design, Floating Treatment Wetlands reduce asset footprint compared to traditional constructed wetlands. Key benefits of Floating Treatment Wetlands systems include – Nutrient removal (Total Phosphorus and Total Nitrogen). Improved land yield compared to constructed wetlands and conventional treatment, such as bioretention. Pollution reduction in
All stormwater treatment assets require maintenance to ensure ongoing operation, longer lifecycles, and regulatory compliance. The Atlan Floating Treatment Wetland (FTW) system requires minimal maintenance to ensure its long-term effectiveness, but these activities are critical to complete regularly. Floating Wetlands are systems that use biomimicry to establish ecosystems that mirror natural floating islands. They provide
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