by Colan Chin | Mar 17, 2023 | Council Requirements, Facilities, Maintenance, Reports, Stormwater, Uncategorized
Overview: Stormwater Sydney was hired by a client in the Blacktown Council area to address the lack of maintenance of their stormwater assets. The scope of services included cleaning and maintaining two gross pollutant traps (GPTs) and associated pipework, which were... 
by Colan Chin | Jul 26, 2021 | Council Requirements, Design, Development, Stormwater
Residential and Commercial Stormwater Drainage Designs with Certification Stormwater is water that originates during rainfalls. In urban, developed areas, where the ground surface does not readily absorb water, this stormwater becomes surface runoff. If there is a... 
by Colan Chin | Jun 28, 2021 | Council Requirements, Facilities, Guide, Homeowner, Stormwater, Strata
In Australia when it rains, it pours. These large volumes of rainwater and stormwater can often course havoc with our infrastructure and surrounding waterways. As such, it’s useful to know who is responsible for stormwater drains in your state or territory when... 
by Colan Chin | Feb 5, 2021 | Council Requirements, Maintenance, Stormwater, Strata
It’s important for your Strata Committee to understand the requirements and responsibilities for the management and maintenance of stormwater devices on their properties and sites. All stormwater and rainwater assets should be inspected six-monthly and serviced... 
by admin | Feb 27, 2020 | Council Requirements, Guide, Maintenance, Stormwater
We often get asked by commercial clients about the most common stormwater devices. These normally include GPT’s, Filter Cartridges and OSDs. Gross pollutant traps (GPTs) Gross pollutant traps (GPTs) capture litter, sediment and debris that is washed into the... 
by admin | Feb 27, 2020 | Council Requirements, Design, Guide, Stormwater
Major storms can cause flooding, water damage, pollutions, and reduce the aesthetic value of properties. Today we discuss major storm drainage systems, overland flow paths for stormwater runoff. Along with the use of driveways to carry overland flows, and recessed...