New Non-Statutory SuDS Standards for England – what can they deliver for water quality in England?

In June, we saw the publication of the new, Non-Statutory National Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). These new standards are intended to help developers and their consultants to design, maintain, and operate surface water drainage systems for new developments and retrofit SuDS. They have been published to promote consistency and to help ensure the […]
Where Can I Use a Hydrodynamic Vortex Separator?

Hydrodynamic vortex separators are well-known worldwide as effective stormwater treatment devices, particularly for removing silts and sediment. In this article, we will use the SPEL Smartceptor Hydrodynamic Vortex Separator to discuss where hydrodynamic vortex separators can be used with real-world case studies. The CIRIA SuDS Manual (c753) states that stormwater treatment should be installed upstream […]
Case Study | Royal Mail Distribution Centre | DIRFT

The Royal Mail DIRFT (Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal) parcel facility is Royal Mail’s largest automated parcel facility in the UK…
Case Study | Hornsea Wind Farm

The Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm Project consists of four offshore wind farms being built off the East Coast in the North Sea. There have been…
Case Study | WEPA | Bridgend Paper Mill

Bridgend Paper Mill is an integrated facility covering 75 acres, containing a paper machine, seven converting lines, and a state-of-the-art water treatment plant that can process…
Case Study | Tomatin Substation

Tomatin Substation is located in the beautiful mountain and forest areas south of Inverness. This substation is a Scottish & …
Case Study | EG MacMerry

Located on the A1 at Gladsmuir Junction, this new development by Euro Garages (commonly known simply as EG) has been situated….
Case Study | Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park

This campsite has been voted the best in Scotland on multiple occasions, thanks to its magnificent location at Glen Nevis, with clear views of Ben…
Case Study | Rugby Gateway Logistics Centre

The Rugby Gateway Logistics Park is owned by SEGRO and was completed in 2017. It is spread across a vast 120 acre site, with 5 units…
Case Study | Dunston Business Village

Located just off Junction 13 of the M6 and very near the M6 Toll, this business part offers over 60,000 square foot of mixed sizing…