SUDS solutions

Implementation of SUDS scheme with capability of removing surface water quickly from busy carriageway. Collect and convey surface water run-off to prevent any standing water build-up. Support installed soakaways with additional attenuation capacity. Minimise both in-carriageway and below ground infrastructure. Recognising it needed to

AquaPlanter® SuDS Planters manage rainwater in urban areas by slowing runoff and reducing flood risk, using layers of plants and soil to filter and retain water. Made from hardwood timber, treated softwood, or powder coated steel, these planters support biodiversity and are crafted and assembled in London for UK-wide installation: rainwater

Meadowmat SuDS wildflower turf seed mix contains a blend of 34 UK-native species and grasses that enjoy a low maintenance care regime. Strongly-rooted grasses aid soil stabilisation whilst flowering plants bring an extra layer of attractiveness. Ideal for slopes, banks, damp soils and the margins of ponds, streams or sustainable urban drainage

Built during the late 1990s by Persimmon Homes, the Elvetham Heath site was developed over sandy soil, which offered some infiltration through soakaways at the top of the site, but none at the lower end. To protect against surface water flooding, the Environment Agency required runoff rates from the impermeable surfaces of 2.72 litres per second

The objective was to create a fully integrated sustainable drainage system (SuDS) to manage surface water run-off from all hard standing areas across the site. To realise an ambitious SuDS scheme using a range of ACO products as a means of conveyance to the retention pond which controls the safe release of water into the adjacent stream

The ACO SuDS Swale Inlet offers a visually appealing solution for linking proprietary drainage systems to vegetated features such as: swales; basins; ponds; water Courses; rain Gardens. Unlike traditional in-situ concrete structures, the low-profile inlet blends naturally with its surroundings, enhancing the environment rather than disrupting it

Creation of a landscaped sales village with surface water run-off used sustainably to create a series of ponds and wetlands. Stand-alone system with no connection to sewer or watercourse. Provide sufficient attenuation to prevent standing water in customer access areas. Visually harmonise with rural landscape setting. WDW worked with ACO’s Design

The objective was to enable surface water run-off generated from the site’s refurbished car parks to be managed within a sustainable drainage system that supports a series of visually striking landscaped retention ponds. Allow the car and lorry parking hardstanding to be extended with no increase in discharge to the existing stormwater sewer

Mansfield Brick manufacturing facility, Nottinghamshire, required a self-contained SUDS system to manage all surface water within the curtilage of the facility, and with load bearing characteristics that could withstand a demanding industrial environment. Attenuate, clean and return all surface water to ground within facility boundary. Fully value

Buckshaw Village required the use of SUDS techniques to remove all standing water from new access road to landmark housing development. System to minimise below ground infrastructure. Low-carbon, locally sourced recycled materials to be used. Easy to install, clean and maintain. In granting permission to develop the site both Borough and County

Hybrid SuDS Planter is a shallow-profile rain garden system made for urban areas with limited excavation depth. Integrates sustainable drainage and planting in ground-level or raised units, using a Hydrorock base for water storage and slow release. Designed for installation where underground utilities or hard surfaces restrict traditional rain

Althon manufactures a large range of precast concrete headwalls, covering pipes, culverts and box culverts. Precast headwalls are a cost-effective and practical alternative to in-situ construction. Designed for use in SUDS drainage schemes, for protecting watercourse outfalls from erosion and providing a compliant, durable discharge point across a

AquaCell Next Gen (NG) is a modular surface water management tank manufactured from 100% recycled plastic. AquaCell NG is an infiltration trench system for surface drainage that can be used for swale-trench drainage and controlled discharge with retention. The system can be used across landscaped areas, residential developments, car parks and

Flooding and climate change are increasing, creating a concerning rise in floodwater damage. To protect against the damage caused by excess water overwhelming standard drainage systems, more developers are turning to SuDs (Sustainable Drainage Systems). Over 200 students set to descend on the halls in September 2018, the developer needed a

A three-house residential development in Bungay, Norfolk, needed a sustainable drainage solution to manage surface water and reduce flood risk. The development itself sits within Flood Zone 1, with surrounding village carrying a notable flood risk, which made it especially important to control rainwater close to where it falls. The local soil's

ACO Water Management’s StormBrixx system has been utilised as part of a SuDS design for exceedance at Telford Co-operative Academy. ACO worked closely with the Project Engineers to develop a multi-functional solution able to manage

Highway degradation and surface water pollution in an environmentally sensitive area of the Scottish Cairngorms Mountains famous for its whisky production have been tackled with an imaginative SuDS Solution from Hydro International which has averted potential road safety problems on the A95. Poor drainage, flooding and freezing weather had led to

“We needed a surface water attenuation solution for Trenwith Car Park which would be highly effective within the site’s existing footprint, and would not badly disrupt the users of the car park during construction,” comments Nigel Higgins, project leader, Highways, for Cornwall Council. “Since its installation in 2010, we have had no more

Addagrip offers a CPD for architects and specifiers on SuDS-compliant resin bound surfacing. The seminar can be delivered as a live webinar to suit your schedule or face-to-face at your offices, and covers all aspects of resin bound paving, including: resin bound porous surfacing; tree pit systems; SuDS requirements; recommended base build-ups

Meadowmat for SuDS and Slopes is a blend of 34 native wildflowers and grasses that enjoy a low maintenance care regime. Strongly rooted grasses aid soil stabilisation whilst flowering plants bring an extra layer of attractiveness. Ideal for slopes, banks, damp soils and the margins of ponds, streams or sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS

Resin bound paving is a permeable, decorative, SuDS-compliant surfacing system incorporating specially-selected natural, coloured or recycled aggregates and is suitable for roads, footpaths, driveways, car parks, gardens, heritage sites and other commercial applications. Due to its permeable properties, it is particularly suited to landscaped

Discover Sustainable Urban Drainage Like Never Before! Unlock the full potential of sustainable surfacing solutions with Addagrip Terraco's exclusive CPD presentation on SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems), hosted by our Specification Manager, Mark Wilmot. Dive into a transformative learning experience that balances ecological responsibility with

Southampton City Council wanted a hard-wearing, slip-resistant surface with SuDS credentials for an area that is central to the city's tourism. Kingsbridge Lane is one of the first areas visitors see when arriving by train and therefore a key area for regeneration. DekorGrip's BBA-approved Resin Bound surfacing

Newlands residential development at Berewood is the largest of its type in the UK. SDS worked with consulting engineers Mayer Brown to establish the key design criteria for the site’s sustainable drainage systems. Surface water run-off is cleaned through ditches and swales before entering SDS's purpose-built attenuation tanks. Water is treated to a high quality before discharge into a