Polymer concrete stormwater pits are rising in demand from the building and construction industries, as well as state and local government agencies in Australia. With the advent of higher-than-average annual rainfall, a comprehensive and high-performance stormwater management system is becoming less of an auxiliary, and more of a necessity.
Hydro Construction Products are well versed in the concept of water management. In service for nearly 15 years, the Australian-owned and operated company has been recognised as the national industry leader in the water management sector. The product development team at Hydro continues to expand their extensive catalogue of drainage channels, grates and frames, diamond tools, and other sophisticated solutions. In addressing stormwater, Hydro proudly offers specialised polymer concrete pits, along with pit extension risers and modular cable ducts.
Hydro storm and electrical pits are lightweight, yet highly robust. The precast polymer concrete build makes for a more practical and workable solution to point drainage, leading to streamlined water management during flooding episodes. Polymer concrete pits from Hydro are compatible for installation in pedestrian areas, streetscapes, schools, parks, car parks, domestic driveways and service stations.
Clients can easily customise Hydro pits with a wide array of options. The clear opening is available in 300mm, 450mm, 600mm and 900mm diameters. Grates can be fabricated in bike safe or Heelguard galvanised steel, and Heelguard stainless steel. Galvanised steel checker covers are supplied, with ductile iron covers and frames available for extra heavy-duty applications.
Why use polymer concrete stormwater pits?
As climate change continues to gain momentum, so do weather conditions in terms of intensity and unpredictability.
Earlier this year on March 25th, a weak area of low pressure developed to a Category 1 tropical cyclone assigned with the name Debbie. At first predicted to move inland, Cyclone Debbie took a sudden southward route towards Queensland and New South Wales. After reaching Category 2 a day later, the storm very rapidly strengthened to a Category 4 severe tropical cyclone in just 12 hours. Following landfall, Cyclone Debbie brought gusts of up to 263 km/h, and heavy rainfall of up to 900mm.
The aftermath declared Cyclone Debbie as one of the strongest typhoons during the 2016-17 Australian region cyclone season, and the deadliest typhoon to hit the country since Cyclone Tracy in 1974. Cyclone Debbie resulted in at least 12 casualties - primarily due to extreme flooding.
Stormwater pits are sought-after and cost-efficient components of a well-rounded flood defence system. Committed to a gold standard of quality, Hydro guarantees no less than top performance and invaluable service with their take on stormwater pits.
Learn all about polymer concrete stormwater pits from Hydro via www.hydrocp.com.au today.
