by Colan Chin | Jul 5, 2021 | Stormwater
So what’s the difference between stormwater and sewage? In Australia, the stormwater system is separate from the sewer system. Unlike Sewage, stormwater is generally not treated before being discharged to waterways and the sea. Due to the lack of treatment... 
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 Colan Chin | Jan 29, 2021 | Facilities, Guide, Maintenance, Stormwater, Strata
In this article, we cover commercial and residential stormwater assets such as filter cartridges which are situated within OSD tanks. And drainage pit baskets which are catchment cages that are inserted into new and existing stormwater pits. To prevent trash and large... 
by Colan Chin | Jan 29, 2021 | Facilities, Guide, Reports, Stormwater, Strata
OSD tanks are simply onsite stormwater detention tanks used for detaining the stormwater from your site to ensure all development areas can be safely drained. It’s a storage tank with a slow-release system to council kerb or street systems. The reason for their...
