by Rachel C. Hardy | Jul 31, 2024 | Development, Facilities, Guide, Maintenance, Stormwater, Strata, Updates
As we move further into the 21st century, the challenges posedby urbanisation and climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. One of the most pressing issues is stormwater management. The formation of Stormwater 2030 marks a significant step towards... 
by Rachel C. Hardy | Aug 29, 2023 | Council Requirements, Design, Guide, Homeowner, Maintenance, Repairs, Stormwater
I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of rugged mountain ranges, Of droughts and flooding rains… It was 1908 when Dorothea McKellar penned My Country, an ode to the fact that Australia’s weather, and landscape, is wild and unpredictable. Being... by Colan Chin | Jul 5, 2021 | Guide, Maintenance, Stormwater
It’s important to consider designs for flood mitigation on new and exiting properties and the application of Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) solutions. In recent times many new houses and developments will have onsite detention systems constructed, such as... 
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 | 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...
