Tuesday, 10 January 2023 Knowledge Articles
We'll help you size up your stormwater tank
Once again, Promax simplifies a tricky calculation.
Stormwater management is a critical part of your development project and has never been as important as it is today. Just ask your local council! More development means more infrastructure, and more infrastructure means more impervious surfaces like concrete, asphalt and roofing. Hard surfaces like these allow little or no stormwater infiltration into the ground. Impermeable structures replace the vegetation and natural surfaces that usually soak up the rain and, as a result, increase stormwater flow into drains.
Council stormwater systems can be inundated without careful management, with a greater risk of flooding and erosion of waterways and coastal environments. This is why council regulations surrounding stormwater management have never been so stringent. As you'd expect, Promax will work with you to take the stress and hassle out of this particular issue on your development project.
One of our stormwater detention tanks will help you meet your obligations safely and efficiently. So not only will you have the best stormwater management on your property, but you'll also reduce the pressure on the council stormwater system. All over New Zealand, but particularly in larger centres where development in all sectors is rebounding after a few years of uncertainty, councils rely on effective stormwater management on a project-by-project basis. Promax detention tanks are up to the task.
Our detention tanks remain empty except for during periods of rain. When it rains, the tank collects the stormwater and then gradually releases it at a council-specified rate into the local system. The goal is to discharge water from the tank without causing inundation and associated problems. Or, to be more precise, minimising the chances of inundation – managing stormwater is one thing, but managing nature is quite another.
Different councils will have diverse requirements for stormwater management. It's a bit like gaining resource consents for water storage tanks – local authorities all over the country will have their own rules. We must never assume that what applies in one place will apply in another. It's very much the same with stormwater. Council stormwater management plans will set out regulations that apply to a specific region, so liaising with the council will help you stay updated with their expectations. Of course, as the company that makes things easy for its customers, Promax will assist you in every way possible.
For example, we have a range of devices and calculators that will help you determine the right size for your stormwater tank. This can be a potentially tricky calculation, but with our experience and knowledge, we can simplify things for you and ensure you meet your obligations. It's just one of the ways we can guide you through the process of managing stormwater on your particular project.
Contact us for further information and advice to help you make the right decision.