Did you know that stormwater is the most destructive, high risk issue for property owners around the world? Flooding causes more damage every year than nearly every other type of natural disaster combined. Stormwater management, therefore, is a high priority for businesses, including rural and industrial operations.
The days when people dug a few ditches around a property and hoped the drains were effective are long gone. Modern stormwater management is a true science. It includes system inspection, hydrology, historic studies, surveying, and meticulous planning.
Creating A Good Stormwater Management Plan
A good stormwater Management plan is based entirely on data. Factors include:
- Historic flooding
- Geomorphology (the shape and nature of the land)
- Local drainage conditions
- Soil types (types of soil may include clay, hard soils over which water flows freely, etc.)
- Risk factor evaluation (local rivers, creeks, and other sources of water flow)
From this data, an integrated stormwater management plan is developed. Typically, a stormwater management plan will include:
- Drainage works sited to catch and divert stormwater
- High-capacity drains to manage large volumes of water
- Outlets into canals and other drainage systems, often including automated pumps and drainage
The problem, naturally, is that every site is different. Custom designed stormwater management plans are best practice. There is definitely no One-Size-Fits-All drainage plan configurations, because land and topography will always vary.
Example – Stormwater Management in Brisbane
Brisbane is a very good example of the issues involved in stormwater management. Recent flooding in Brisbane did considerable damage to commercial, industrial, and residential properties, and highlighted significant deficiencies in stormwater management. Old, outdated drainage systems couldn’t cope with the high volumes of water.
In the wet season, Brisbane and Queensland in general receive extraordinary amounts of rain. Brisbane is sited on a major river, with highly variable coastal and inland topography. The need is to create appropriate stormwater management systems for local conditions.
Custom stormwater management planning and design is currently underway to manage flood risks. The current move is to drastically improve stormwater management capacity and configurations to alleviate flood risks. This work is being done by expert electrical and plumbing consultants in conjunction with local government and property owners.
Getting Your Own Stormwater Management Plan
If you’re looking at improving your stormwater management, or installing a new stormwater management plan:
- Talk to the experts: Your consultants will be able to provide all the important information and guidance you need to design, plan, and install a good stormwater management system.
- Understand the risk factors: Stormwater management includes a lot of unsuspected possible issues. Being downstream from a possible flood source is an obvious risk, but most people don’t realise that floodwaters can come from many kilometres away.
Talk to EPG Electrical Plumbing Group Pty Ltd About Stormwater Needs In Brisbane
The solution to your stormwater management needs is just a phone call away. EPG Electrical Plumbing Group Pty Ltd can provide all the industrial plumbing services you need for stormwater management planning in Brisbane. Call or contact us online to arrange for a meeting.
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