For almost 40 years, EnviroLift® has been used in the Australian market as a precast concrete pump station solution.

In this interview, Kevin Seeley, Managing Director of Global Water and the mind behind the precast concrete EnviroLift pump station design, explains why the system was developed and what made it different from traditional concrete pump station options of the day.

When planning a new wastewater network, choosing the right collection system can have a significant impact on construction costs, long-term maintenance and overall project performance.

Heavy rainfall places significant strain on wastewater networks. In many conventional gravity sewer systems, stormwater and groundwater can enter the sewer through cracks, faulty joints, deteriorated manholes, and illegal stormwater connections. This phenomenon, known as inflow and infiltration (I&I), can dramatically increase flows during wet weather events and create operational challenges for councils, utilities and treatment plants.

Stormwater infrastructure is often overlooked until extreme weather puts it to the test. When heavy rainfall occurs, every component of a stormwater management system must perform as intended to keep runoff moving, protect surrounding infrastructure and reduce the risk of localised flooding.