Stormwater Management Plan MCU17/0014

Introduction

This manual has been designed to assist you with cleaning
and maintaining the EnviroPod Stormwater Gully Pit Insert,
                                                             Why cleaning and maintenance are
using the methods recommended by the manufacturer.           so vitally important
The cleaning process and methods described cover all
aspects of the system, including:                            Adhering to the inspection and maintenance schedule of
                                                             each stormwater treatment device is essential to ensuring
•   Removing the grate
                                                             that it works properly throughout its estimated design life.
•   Cleaning the filter bag
                                                             During each inspection and clean, details of the mass,
•   Inspecting the unit
                                                             volume and type of material that has been collected
•   Rejuvenating the filter bag                              by the device should be recorded. This data will assist
•   Re-installing the filter bags.                           with the revision of future management plans and help
                                                             determine maintenance interval frequency. It’s also
The manual should be used in conjunction with your
                                                             essential that qualified and experienced personnel carry
site’s traffic management and safety plans, as well as
                                                             out all maintenance (including inspections, recording and
other appropriate Stormwater360 (IES) documents such
                                                             reporting) in a systematic manner. To ensure consistency, we
as the IES Employee Health and Safety Manual. We also
                                                             recommend that one person be responsible for overseeing
recommend that maintenance and cleaning contractors, or
                                                             the management of the maintenance and cleaning process.
device owners, develop their own site-specific health and
safety activity plans to ensure a safe work environment.     Maintenance of your stormwater management system is
                                                             essential to ensuring ongoing at-source control of stormwater
                                                             pollution. Maintenance also helps prevent structural failures
         Please note: This manual consists primarily of      (e.g. prevents blocked outlets) and aesthetic failures (e.g.
         the processes and tasks associated with the         debris build up).
         hand maintenance and inductor maintenance
         procedures. It does not include details of the
         site’s traffic management or occupational health
         and safety requirements. Contractors or IES
         staff should utilise their own Employee Health
         and Safety Manual, which details the policies
         and procedures for safe work.




4   Stormwater360 Operations and maintenance