Peterborough Stormwater Capture and Re-Use

Project background and challenges

• Historically important railway hub with a modern focus as a tourist destination, hosting several annual community events.
• Located in a shallow valley and close to a range of hills, contributing significant run-off volumes.
• Clay lined storage pond and ageing stormwater channel in severe state of disrepair.
• Low grade usage of collected water (dust suppression and construction).
• Wasted resource and excessive losses in stormwater channel.
• Excessive consumption of potable and bore water for irrigation.

Scope, solutions and results

• Successful tender, contract and overall project management.
• Design and superintendency role for the upgrade of the stormwater system.
• Sourcing and utilisation of cost effective materials and techniques for concrete repair and drain surface improvement.
• Increased water resource and new irrigation opportunities.
• Improved management of local pond levels.
• Reduction in potable and bore water consumption, hence substantial cost saving.