Despite only covering approximately 6 per cent of the Earth’s surface, 40 per cent of all plant and animal species live or breed in wetlands. Wetlands ecosystems are riparian biodiversity hotspots that provide flood mitigation, water filtration and habitat for flora and fauna. Biomimetics is the application of biological designs to solve engineering problems by […]
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Set in the foothills of the Yarra Ranges, Healesville Sanctuary is one of Australia’s leading places for native wildlife conservation, recognised for its commitment to fostering community stewardship for our native species with its tranquil tracks, learning activities, and hands-off animal experiences. The Sanctuary is one of only a few locations in the world to
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Gross Pollutant Traps provide primary stormwater treatment, acting as a first line of defence to remove pollution from incoming stormwater flows. Capturing bulky pollutants, they reduce the conveyance of stormwater pollution, including litter, cigarette butts, plastic bottles, foliage and sediment. Locally manufactured by Atlan Stormwater, Vortceptor is our flagship SQIDEP-verified GPT, featuring a 100-year design
Vortceptor: First Line of Defence for Cleaner Wetlands Read More »
Located eleven miles from downtown Miami, the Village of Pinecrest, Miami-Dade County, South Florida, is renowned for its highly livable community. The village’s tree-lined streets, natural urban spaces, and vibrant residential areas are supported by the area’s progressive sustainable development and environmental initiatives. The location of our latest Floating Treatment Wetlands pilot program, Pinecrest, is
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We dive into the installation of our Floating Treatment Wetlands at Healesville Sanctuary with Platypus Keeper Angelica Anguilar, whose daily work involves supporting the rehabilitation of sick and injured platypus and caring for the welfare of the park’s long-term monotreme residents. Integrated into a series of simulated ponds and riverbanks that replicate creek environments in
Wetland Environments for Platypus: Q&A with Platypus Keeper Angelica Anguilar Read More »
A jewel within Australia’s tropical Northern Territory, the Kakadu National Park Wetlands are one of Australia’s biodiversity hotspots. An ecologically rich and culturally significant destination, its expansive floodplains, tidal estuaries, billabongs, mangroves and monsoon forests are shaped by seasonal cycles. With rainfall transforming Kakadu during monsoon periods, these constant phases and varied weather patterns result
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Combining natural biological processes with performance engineered stormwater design, Floating Treatment Wetlands (FTWs) supercharge pollution removal with wetland vegetation and their submerged root systems. To create these environments, Atlan’s modular floating structures are placed to replicate natural floating islands. Each module contains planting baskets and growth media, allowing wetland species to be located in a
Beneath the Surface: How Do Floating Treatment Wetlands Work? Read More »
Our 15th issue of Joy in Water brings Floating Treatment Wetlands into clear focus, alongside a curated mix of insights, project highlights and thought leadership from across the global stormwater and environmental sectors. Whether you’re a council professional, engineer, developer, planner or environmental advocate, this edition delivers practical solutions, technical depth and real-world stories shaping
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The Atlan MegaVault is our locally manufactured, precast concrete On-site Stormwater Detention (OSD) system for water quantity management in medium to large-volume applications. A registered Australian design, the MegaVault enhances depth capability with superior product quality and full structural certification. Featuring modular design efficiency, fabrication to ISO9001 quality standards, EPD certification and versatile configurations, the
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Flowing from the eastern slopes of the Snowy Mountains, the Snowy River is one of Australia’s most beloved waterways and its largest snowmelt river – iconically brought to life in Banjo Paterson’s The Man from Snowy River and retaining its symbol of wilderness and natural beauty to this day. The Snowy River’s headwaters originate in
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A two-pronged approach will ensure water quality, with an expansive Floating Treatment Wetlands and subsurface Flowceptor installation maximising land yield and developable space. Tarneit is one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing suburbs, and the location of Villawood Properties’ Alamora Estate – a 77-hectare residential development setting best practice standards for integrated stormwater management and sustainable communities. A
Alamora Estate: Supercharging Sediment Removal with Floating Wetlands & Flowceptor Read More »
Master Planning our cities’ stormwater assets is vital for the sustainable development of our urban growth corridors – futureproofing our communities and ensuring resilient, liveable urban spaces. As our cities expand, there is increasing demand to manage the stormwater flowing off impervious surfaces such as roads, pavement, rooftops, and hardstand. Subsequently, urban development places growing
Atlan City Master Planning Stormwater for Urban Corridors Read More »
The village of Turangi lies 50 kilometres south-west of the regional centre Taupo on the banks of the Tongariro River. A tourist town on the entrance to New Zealand’s oldest national park, Tongariro National Park, the area is known for its dual World Heritage status. Turangi and the Tongariro River are reputable fly-fishing destinations with
Vortceptor: Urban Retrofits to Protect Turangi Waterways Read More »
Our latest Joy in Water, stormwater industry magazine, offers a collection of insights, project highlights and thought-leadership pieces from across global stormwater and environmental sectors. Whether you’re a council professional, engineer, developer, planner or environmental advocate, this edition is packed with real-world solutions, technical depth and inspiring stories. Highlights include: Floating Treatment Wetlands: Enhancing Aesthetics,
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Bordering the Sydney Motorsport Park and located along the bustling transport corridor of Sydney’s M4 motorway, a redevelopment of Ampol’s twin Eastern Creek service stations is underway, which will feature newly built convenience stores, fast food restaurants, and a range of facilities, including truck-friendly areas and EV charging stations. We believe clean waterways are a
Ampol Eastern Creek: Stormwater Solutions with Flowceptor & Tankstor Read More »
Effective Pollutant Capture Filters hydrocarbons, heavy metals, total phosphorus (TP), and total nitrogen (TN), ensuring safe disposal during routine maintenance. Compatible with AtlanChannel* Seamless integration combines advanced filtration with high-capacity drainage. * Compatible with select models and sizes. Compact Channel Insert Fits into 300mm wide grated drains with a minimum depth of 450mm, ideal for
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