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How do Floating Treatment Wetlands work?

Floating Treatment Wetlands (FTWs) combine natural biological processes with engineered stormwater design. The plants that grow in these systems remove pollutants from water bodies such as lakes, ponds, stormwater basins, and canals. These natural systems facilitate filtration, nutrient reduction, and sedimentation. Effectively treating incoming stormwater flows, Floating Treatment Wetlands provide environments to enhance each of […]

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Which plants are suitable for growing in Floating Treatment Wetlands?

Plant selection for Floating Treatment Wetlands (FTWs) is very similar to that of a traditional constructed wetland. These plant selections can mirror the species present in natural waterway ecosystems, be customised with native flora to support biodiversity, or include specific plant species for high-performance stormwater treatment outcomes. In stormwater treatment applications, wetland grasses, sedges, and

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What are the size and shape of Floating Treatment Wetlands?

Floating Treatment Wetlands (FTWs) come in a wide range of sizes and shapes – with traditional approaches incorporating islands of rectangular-shaped mats. However, innovations in customisable, modular approaches allow configurations in more complex shapes by using interlocking modules. Utilising modular technology, the Atlan FTW system is composed of an HDPE float and a basket of

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What is a Floating Treatment Wetland?

Floating Treatment Wetlands are buoyant structures composed of floating modules, artificial platforms, or media that support the establishment of wetland vegetation at the water surface, allowing the creation of a floating wetland environment on top of a permanent waterbody. Using biomimetic principles, these green stormwater assets imitate natural floating island ecosystems, improving water quality, raising

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‘Gain More Ground’ 2023: Wrapping Up Our Industry Seminars for QLD & NSW!

We extend a heartfelt thanks to all our clients, peers, and industry friends for their time, support, and participation across our industry Atlan Innovate sessions in Queensland & New South Wales. We look forward to seeing you all again! These events explored stormwater and grade change solutions for developers, engineers and contractors looking to maximize

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ATLANFilter – Half Height SQIDEP Verification

Following the verification of AtlanFilter in December 2022, Stormwater Australia has verified our half-height model through the SQIDEP performance assessment process. This model joins our range of SQIDEP-verified devices – the FlowGuard (formerly Hydrochannel), AtlanBasin (formerly SPELBasin) and full-height AtlanFilter (formerly SPELFilter). Stormwater Quality Improvement Device Evaluation Protocol (SQIDEP) is a uniform set of criteria

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Protecting Waterways with Floating Treatment Wetlands in Sussex Inlet

A vibrant, green seaside community nestled in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Sussex Inlet is a waterfront town built on a network of tidal canals – bordered by both St George’s Basin and the Pacific Ocean. The local community is known for its picturesque waterways, vital for tourism, water sports, fishing, swimming,

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AtlanFlow Pipe: Stocked for Projects Australia-Wide

AtlanFlow SN8 & ADS Pipe is warehoused and ready to supply local projects across Australia. With cost-effective pricing indexes at the ready – our prices are normalised in line with global commodity & demand trends. Lightweight and easy to install, we currently have stock holdings across Australia to meet your project demands. Packaged and priced

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SPELBasin: Blacktown City Council Approved with SQIDEP Verified Pollution Removal Rates

Now approved for use across Blacktown City Council, SPELBasin has met the basis for approval through its Stormwater Quality Improvement Device Evaluation Protocol (SQIDEP) verification by Stormwater Australia. Providing a versatile approach to stormwater filtration, the SPELBasin also meets additional requirements for inclusion in Blacktown City Council’s WSUD Developer Handbook – based on product assessment

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Twin Vortceptors at Cranbourne: Water Quality Outcomes & Gross Pollutant Capture

Cranbourne West’s Green Link Estate is a leading-edge industrial development in Melbourne’s south-east. A 79-hectare site featuring operational sustainability frameworks, plans for the estate have established a 6-star green rating with a range of environmental features. This rating signifies one of the highest potential environmental ratings in the country and will serve the growing logistics

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Australia’s Plastic Footprint: Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics

With the world consuming 139 million tonnes of single-use plastics in 2019, our increasing plastic footprint has prompted local changes that seek to phase out single-use products. The challenge of curbing plastic use has been a progressive one. A large milestone was achieved in 2018, with single-use plastic bags eliminated from supply at Australia’s largest

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SPEL Engineering & Innovation: Q&A with Andre Magar

Head of SPEL’s National Engineering Team, Andre Magar, and his team provide technical support, design advice and sustainable engineering outcomes across many of our flagship projects. A consistent contributor to stormwater industry bodies such as UDIA, Stormwater Shepherds, Stormwater NSW & FRANC, Andre’s work mediates growth and profitability through sustainable frameworks and environmental compliance. LEARN

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Atlan’s Big Battery Update: Supporting Victoria’s Sustainable Power Grid

Supporting Victoria’s transmission network, the Victorian Big Battery is one of the world’s biggest battery facilities. The modern 300MW facility is situated approximately 13 kilometres northwest of Geelong and is a key contributor to hitting the state’s target of 50% renewable energy by 2030. Providing energy storage when the sun is shining and the wind

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