Sustainable Stormwater Solutions for Nature
HumeFilter® UPT 3000
Background
Meeting Complex Stormwater Treatment Needs on Constrained Urban Sites
The HumeFilter UPT3000 system was developed to address stormwater treatment in space-limited environments. This project marked the first installation of the UPT3000 for a Victorian LGA, who also became the asset owners. Designed for installation beneath roads and in tight spaces with restrictive invert levels, the system provides a compact, high-performance solution with minimal disruption. Its triple-stage filtration targets sediment, nutrients and other pollutants, improving runoff quality and delivering an environmentally responsible outcome.
Protecting sensitive environments starts upstream. The UPT3000 helps improve stormwater quality before it reaches wetlands and waterways, supporting biodiversity and natural flood buffers across Victoria.
Key Challenge
Adapting to Space Constraints and Non-Standard Invert Levels
The project required a solution that could operate with just a 50 mm fall between inlet and outlet, significantly less than the standard 150 mm. Limited site space and the need for quick installation added further complexity.
Delivering the Solution
Australia’s First Verified UPT3000 Installation
Humes supplied and installed the precast UPT3000 unit, modifying the internal stainless-steel insert to accommodate the reduced fall — a market-first solution. The unit also managed a 35-degree horizontal pipe angle, demonstrating adaptability for complex site layouts.
Manufactured with 50 MPa concrete and 25% flyash replacement, the UPT3000 achieved a 50-year design life in line with AS3600 standards. Precast components were installed in under a day, with the full process completed in just two days. Humes also met the 12–14-week lead time and provided on-site support to ensure a smooth delivery.
As a universal pollutant trap (UPT3000) deployed by a Victorian local council, the system illustrates how smart, precast stormwater infrastructure can meet performance goals on tight urban sites while improving water quality in sensitive environments.
