Stormwater Services Australia is a full Services provider servicing the stormwater industry across Australia.
Our services include but not limited to:
Modelling & Strategic Planning
Data-Driven Strategy, Modeling & Environmental Planning
We provide the high-level technical analysis and strategic foresight to de-risk your project, satisfy authorities, and optimise your entire water cycle.
Today’s stormwater challenges require more than just pipes. They demand sophisticated hydraulic and environmental modelling to prove compliance, mitigate flood risk, and achieve sustainability goals. Our expert engineers use industry-leading software to model complex scenarios, giving you the data-driven confidence to proceed.
Key Services
Hydrologic & Hydraulic (H&H) Modelling
We model the complete picture of water movement. Using TUFLOW (2D Flood Modelling), we simulate overland flow paths, flood extents, and hazard zones, providing critical data for development planning and flood risk assessment.
Stormwater Drainage & OSD Design (DRAINS)
We provide compliant, value-engineered drainage and On-Site Detention (OSD) designs. Using DRAINS, we model pit and pipe networks to ensure your system meets all council and authority requirements efficiently.
Water Quality & WSUD Modelling (MUSIC)
We are experts in Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD). Using MUSIC modelling, we design and prove the effectiveness of bioretention basins, wetlands, and rainwater harvesting systems to meet your environmental and water quality targets.
Integrated Water Management (IWM) Plans
We take a holistic “Total Water Cycle” approach. Our IWM plans provide a strategic framework for managing potable water, stormwater, and wastewater, helping you achieve ambitious sustainability targets and reduce long-term operational costs.
Flood Risk Assessments & Flood Studies
We produce comprehensive Flood Risk Assessments and catchment-wide studies for public authorities and private developers, identifying hazards and providing clear strategies for mitigation.
Stormwater Management Plans (SMPs)
We develop the formal, engineering-backed SMPs and supporting reports required for your DA/CC submission, detailing how your project will manage stormwater quality and quantity in full compliance with local government and EPA regulations.
Specialist Advisory & Audit
Independent Forensic Expertise, Compliance Auditing & Expert Witness Services
We provide the independent, scientifically defensible evidence required to resolve disputes, prove liability, and ensure strict regulatory compliance for high-risk assets.
In the high-stakes environment of insurance claims, legal disputes, and environmental regulation, opinion is not enough—you need evidence. We bridge the gap between technical engineering and legal accountability. Whether determining the root cause of a basement flood, defending a liability claim, or auditing an industrial site for EPA compliance, our senior advisory team delivers the data-driven certainty you need to close claims and mitigate risk.
Key Services
Forensic Root Cause Analysis
We move beyond surface symptoms to identify the precise technical failure mechanism. Using CCTV, dye testing, and hydraulic analysis, we determine if a failure was caused by a design error, construction defect, maintenance negligence, or a capacity exceedance event.
Expert Witness & Causation Reports
Our senior engineers provide impartial, NCAT and Court-compliant reports for legal and insurance matters. We deliver clear, evidence-based testimony that withstands cross-examination, definitively establishing causation and liability in complex stormwater disputes.
Asset Condition & Lifecycle Audits
We provide comprehensive condition assessments for government and commercial portfolios. Our audits grade assets (1-5 scale) based on structural integrity and performance, providing the data needed to justify CAPEX budgets and transition from reactive repairs to programmed maintenance.
EPA & Environmental Compliance Audits
We act as your proactive defense against regulatory action. Our team audits industrial sites for stormwater pollution risks, ensuring your Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs), bunding, and trade waste systems meet strict EPA and Council obligations.
Peer Review & Value Engineering
We act as the “expert’s expert” to review third-party designs before construction. We stress-test hydraulic models and engineering plans to identify constructability issues, reduce unnecessary costs (value engineering), and ensure the design is compliant with local Council controls.
Dilapidation Reports
We protect developers and asset owners from unwarranted damage claims. Our pre-construction and post-construction dilapidation surveys provide a definitive photographic and video record of the condition of Council and private stormwater assets before works begin.
Civil & Commercial Construction
Delivering Critical Stormwater Infrastructure with Engineering Precision
We bridge the gap between design and delivery. Our specialist civil teams construct complex OSD systems, WSUD assets, and public drainage infrastructure that is built to spec, compliant, and certified.
In stormwater construction, there is often a dangerous disconnect between the engineering drawings and the reality on-site. A design that works on paper can fail if the constructability, levels, or materials aren’t managed with precision. We eliminate this risk by providing an integrated construction service. Whether delivering a massive On-Site Detention (OSD) tank for a new development or upgrading a Council trunk drainage line, our civil teams understand the engineering principles behind the build, ensuring a seamless path to certification and asset handover.
Key Services
On-Site Detention (OSD) Construction
We specialise in the construction of complex, high-volume concrete OSD tanks. From deep excavation and heavy shoring to intricate formwork and trafficable lids, we deliver structural tanks that maximise site yield while meeting strict Council storage and discharge requirements.
WSUD & Bio-Retention Systems
We build functional “green” infrastructure, not just garden beds. We construct bio-retention basins, swales, and raingardens with the correct filter media profiles, sub-soil drainage, and scouring protection to ensure they actually treat water and pass Council handover inspections.
Gross Pollutant Traps (GPT) & Filtration Installation
We handle the procurement, crane lifting, and installation of major pre-cast filtration units. Whether installing a Humeceptor, CDS unit, or a proprietary cartridge vault (e.g., Stormwater360/Ocean Protect), we ensure precise alignment and seamless integration with the pipe network.
Public Drainage & Infrastructure Upgrades
We are licensed for works in the public road reserve. Our teams deliver large-scale pipe laying, box culvert installation, and pit construction for subdivision inter-allotment drainage and Council asset upgrades, managing all traffic control and public utility conflicts.
Basement Pump Station Fit-Outs
We deliver the complete mechanical and hydraulic fit-out for commercial basements. This includes the installation of dual-pump systems, valve chambers, rising mains, and custom control panels, ensuring your critical flood defence system is robust and compliant.
Major Rectification & Retrofits
We fix what others get wrong. Our team specialises in high-risk rectification works, such as repairing leaking OSD tanks, retrofitting new filtration systems into existing sites, or replacing collapsed drainage lines under operational buildings with minimal disruption.
Asset & Facilities Maintenance
Comprehensive Asset Management & Programmed Maintenance Solutions
Protect your asset’s future. We deliver programmed, long-term maintenance contracts for corporate and government portfolios, ensuring compliance and preventing costly failures.
Stormwater infrastructure is often the “silent asset” in a facility—out of sight until it fails. A reactive, “fix-on-fail” approach creates unacceptable operational risk, leading to flooded basements, environmental fines, and premature capital replacement. We shift the paradigm to strategic, preventative maintenance. By implementing data-driven cleaning schedules and rigorous mechanical servicing, we extend the lifecycle of your assets, provide budget certainty, and ensure your facility remains 100% compliant with Council and EPA regulations.
Key Services
Programmed Maintenance Contracts
We provide tailored, calendar-based maintenance schedules for commercial, industrial, and government portfolios. Instead of ad-hoc repairs, our programmed service ensures every pit, pump, and pipe is inspected and cleaned at the optimal frequency to prevent blockages and maintain hydraulic capacity.
Stormwater Pump Station Servicing
Pumps are your primary defense against flooding. Our qualified technicians perform comprehensive electrical and mechanical servicing of basement pump stations, including “wet testing” pumps, checking float switches, cleaning silt from wet wells, and testing control panel logic to ensure redundancy works when needed.
Gross Pollutant Trap (GPT) Cleaning
We manage the environmental risk of your site discharge. Using heavy-rigid vacuum trucks, we extract sediment and pollutants from major filtration units (such as Humeceptors, StormFilters, and CDS units), providing waste disposal tracking receipts to prove your environmental compliance.
WSUD & Bio-Retention Maintenance
Green assets require specialist care. Our teams maintain bio-retention basins, swales, and wetlands, managing vegetation health, removing invasive weeds, and tilling filter media to ensure the system continues to treat water quality targets as designed.
CCTV Inspection & Jet Blasting
We diagnose the root cause of drainage issues before they become disasters. Using high-pressure jet blasting to clear blockages and advanced CCTV crawlers to inspect pipe integrity, we identify structural defects, root intrusion, or construction debris that threatens your network.
Industrial & Trade Waste Compliance
For high-risk industrial sites, we maintain critical containment infrastructure. This includes servicing oil/water separators, checking bunding integrity, and maintaining wash-bay isolation valves to ensure trade waste agreements are met and pollution incidents are prevented.
24/7 Emergency Response
When severe weather hits, our contract clients take priority. We provide rapid-response vacuum trucks and pump technicians to mitigate flooding events, extract water from lift shafts or basements, and get your facility back online with minimal disruption.
Major Repairs & Rectification
Specialist Remediation for Critical Stormwater Failure
When assets fail, we provide the forensic engineering and heavy civil capability to fix them correctly. We specialise in high-risk rectification works for failed OSD tanks, collapsed pipelines, and non-compliant infrastructure.
Stormwater failure is more than just an inconvenience; it is a structural and financial risk. Whether dealing with a leaking OSD tank undermining a building’s foundation or a collapsed trunk drainage line under an operational car park, standard plumbing fixes are not enough. We provide a complete “Design & Construct” rectification service. Our engineers diagnose the root cause, design a compliant solution, and our civil teams execute the repair with minimal disruption to your site operations.
Key Services
OSD Tank Rectification & Waterproofing
We repair failing On-Site Detention (OSD) tanks that are leaking, cracking, or structurally compromised. Our services include concrete spalling repairs, polyurethane injection for leak sealing, and the application of high-performance waterproof membranes to protect building foundations from water ingress.
Collapsed Pipe Excavation & Replacement
When pipes collapse beyond the scope of relining, we undertake the heavy civil excavation required to replace them. We manage complex sites with limited access, deep excavation shoring, and the protection of adjacent services (gas, power, water) to safely restore hydraulic capacity.
Trenchless Pipe Relining (CIPP)
For damaged pipes under buildings or expensive hardstands, we offer “no-dig” Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) relining. This restores the structural integrity of the pipe without the need for destructive excavation, saving significant time and reinstatement costs.
Filtration System Retrofits
We upgrade non-compliant or obsolete filtration systems to meet current EPA and Council standards. This includes retrofitting modern filtration cartridges, pollutant traps, or bio-retention media into existing pits to solve pollution issues without building new infrastructure.
Pump Station Refurbishment
We breathe new life into aged pump stations. Our teams replace rusted guide rails, upgrade corroded pipework to stainless steel, and install modern control panels and telemetry systems, restoring reliability to critical flood-defence assets.
Drainage Re-Grading & Surface Works
We solve “birdbath” flooding and surface flow issues. We regrade concrete driveways, install new strip drains, and modify surface levels to ensure water flows away from building entries and into the stormwater network as designed.
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