Opal Tower Bioretention and pumping system

Scope of works

A logistically challenging project delivered for Icon Constructions at the sleek new ‘Opal Towers’ residential apartments at the Sydney Olympic Precinct.

Prior to construction the site was originally a stormwater corridor for the outfall of water from the Olympic site before being transformed into a 35 floor tower with landscaped open forecourt.

Neverstop were tasked with the construction of the 3 x basins including concreting, waterproofing, drainage pipes, bioretention media and design and supply of the viewing platform and stepping stones.

“ A true demonstration of our companies construction capability – big pipe, big pumps, big qty’s, tight access and a tight deadline. ”Renni Pitkanen

Below the podium level is a cast in situ 4ML tank with pump sump to capture storm deluges and deliver water to the basins via flow control pits at a rate of 500Lt/sec.

We now maintain this system quarterly and have established a remote access portal to the controller.