StormTrap®

What is the StormTrap® system?

The StormTrap® system is a purpose-built detention and infiltration solution that has achieved great success due to its simple design and installation process. And after hundreds of installations across North America, the StormTrap system is now available in Australia exclusively through Humes Water Solutions.

The StormTrap® system is a below ground structure produced by connecting individual precast concrete modules into a configuration that meets each project’s requirements. This unique approach provides an extremely simple and flexible design solution without compromising above ground land use.

A range of design and installation benefits make the StormTrap® system a competitive solution for any residential, commercial, or industrial project.

The top 10 reasons why it pays to use the StormTrap® system

1. We will design a system to best suit your project - The design of the StormTrap® system is extremely flexible - we can easily work around trees, building foundations, and existing services to minimise your project costs, and maximise land use and detention volumes.
2. We will reduce your design time - the StormTrap® system makes designing detention solutions extremely simple. Using an automated 3D CAD package our fully trained staff can provide a full set of design drawings within 48 hours of obtaining your project details, minimising your design time and costs.
3. We will provide the maximum possible detention volume for the smallest footprint - the relatively open structure of the module enables maximum storage volume for the system over the smallest possible footprint.
4. It provides a high infiltration capacity - the unique design of the StormTrap system delivers a large available surface area in any given footprint and supports WSUD objectives to manage frequent flows and overall runoff volumes. Conventional fill and slow release detention is also supported.
5. It’s low risk and fully trafficable - As the system is made from precast concrete it is extremely strong and trafficable to SM1600 traffic loadings - heavier designs are also available for higher loadings that may be applied in aircraft or heavy machinery industries. Once the system has been installed there is no requirement for any further structural work in the trafficable pavement. The system will not deflect during construction loading, which allows rapid backfilling, and it won’t suffer creep, as can be experienced with some lightweight systems.
6. It can provide great savings - A combination of reduced design hours, a maximum detention volume from the smallest possible footprint, the elimination of additional cover to achieve a SM1600 trafficable system, and a fully accessible and maintainable system, all provide significant time and cost savings.
7. It’s quick to install - the modular design of the system means that large volumes can be installed quickly using traditional construction processes.
8. The system is fully accessible and maintainable - The unobstructed open void spaces of the StormTrap® system results in a fully accessible and maintainable detention system that will not clog with litter, sediment and debris that often accompany the type of runoff events where detention becomes critical (eg 10 - 100 year ARI) - you will never need to dig up a StormTrap® system because you have access to remove any accumulated materials.
9. It can meet local detention requirements without compromising land use - The StormTrap® system helps to address the requirements of sustainability, flood mitigation, and ecological protection without compromising commercial / economic drivers and business efficiencies. As a below ground solution the potentially unavoidable public health consequences of an at-grade pond are also completely mitigated.
10. We are experienced in the provision of fit-for-purpose solutions - The Humes business has over 100 years of experience in the construction industry, providing the best design solutions, advice, and infrastructure necessary to meet our customers’ needs.