Underground detention assets provide many tangible benefits to developers, stakeholders, and the local community.
Installed beneath the surface of your project, these types of OSD (On-site Stormwater Detention) systems are designed to meet the footprint constraints of modern development and conserve developable land.
The benefits of subsurface OSD solutions include –
- Efficient land use
- Reduced public safety risk
- Ease of inspection & maintenance
- Improved site aesthetics
- Increased property value
By installing this infrastructure underground, land yield is maintained for future development and community use. Designed for full trafficability, these systems can be situated beneath amenities such as car parks, parks, roads, sporting fields, and driveways.
Our range of trafficable underground OSD systems includes AtlanCube, AtlanVault, MegaVault, and AtlanChamber. Typically meeting requirements for class-D loading, these OSD assets can also be designed for heavier loads upon request.
In comparison, above-ground assets such as detention basins and retarding ponds may initially be easier or cheaper to build. However, their exposure to the weather can lead to costly maintenance and pose a risk to the local community.
Undermaintained above-ground assets can be unsightly and have negative impacts on property value and development potential. If these areas have stagnant water, they can also create breeding environments for mosquitoes.