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Stockland development comits to 1ML stormwater solution
Friday, 28 October 2011 21:23 Written by Col Dutton
The 1ML system will irrigate one hectare of entry statements, parklands and open spaces at Stockland’s new Riverstone Crossing residential community at Upper Coomera. Stormwater will be diverted from the main drainage system, through primary and secondary filters, stored in the RainVault ™ system, and then provide a sustainable and…
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The $2B hospital occupies a 32 hectare site with more than five hectares of natural bushland, landscaped parks, internal gardens, courtyards and plazas. Humes initially won a contract to supply five StormTrap® tanks for stormwater detention but project engineers identified an opportunity to replace a large retaining wall and detention…
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Stormwater an important part of the mix Featured
Friday, 28 October 2011 16:16 Written by Staff Writers
With a mandate to secure the state’s water resources, South Australia’s Department for Water is focusing on diversity of supply and resource management to overcome the issues of population growth and climate change.
The recent drought, combined with long-term over allocation of the River Murray,showed that it was more important…
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Western Australian Urban Development in Areas of High Groundwater: New Aproaches Featured
Friday, 28 October 2011 14:57 Written by Dr Jim Davies
In Perth, capital city of WA, Urban Development is increasingly occurring on land which has high groundwater. The dilemma can be paraphrased as “either filling the swamp or draining it”.
There are many valid environmental reasons why lowering the groundwater level (draining the swamp) is viewed by many as environmentally…
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Accolades for the City of Onkaparinga’s approach to sustainable water management Featured
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 22:18 Written by City of Onkaparinga
The City of Onkaparinga is being recognised for its innovative water management approach in response to the challenges of drought, population growth, industrial demand and climate change.This approach is being recognised at all levels including:
The Water Conservation Award at the 2010 National Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards.
The…
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Yarra Valley Water - Leading by example in stormwater management Featured
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 22:12 Written by Yarra Valley Water
Yarra Valley Water Managing Director, Tony Kelly, says he is proud his utility is at the forefront of developing new and innovative water management solutions that will help reduce pressure on rivers and drinking water supply into the future.
“As the largest water utility in Melbourne, servicing more than 1.6…
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The 2011 Queensland floods: The personal impact Featured
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 22:01 Written by Stormwater Industry Association (SIA)
Many Queensland residents must deal with damage to their homes, which is not covered by their insurance, prompting some consumer groups to ask whether insurance policies should include a common definition of floods. This is because water flowing from rivers, creeks, dams, lakes or reservoirs may not be covered in…
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Paving solution to an existing pathway predicament Brisbane City Council contacted Adbri Masonry to discuss permeable paving as a potential solution to damaged pavements in the city’s renowned Botanic Gardens which was caused by the tree roots of 130 year old Moreton Bay Figs. After meeting on site, Adbri Masonry’s…
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