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AI technology is being used to improve public safety during the operation of automated flood barriers, such as deploying large hydraulically actuated tilting flood barriers. With an increase in flood mitigation projects, and more and more flood barriers being installed in public spaces, there have been significant design considerations around the safe operation of these […]
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22 April was an exciting day for a number of organisations, Watersmart included. This is because it was the day when the Fletcher Living LowCO house was officially opened by the Hon Chris Penk MP, Minister of Building and Construction who cut the ribbon at the opening, alongside Chief Executive Residential and Development Steve Evans,
Hydraloop and Aquacomb feature as LowCO house officially opened Read More »
‘Victory for common sense’ after 18-month process: water tank not a fire risk to neighbouring properties A determination just released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has clarified that a water tank proposed for a section in a Housing New Zealand development in Auckland’s Henderson is not a fire risk to neighbouring properties. The
Relief as MBIE determines water tank is not a fire risk Read More »
After recently publishing new flood risk rules, Auckland Council has put up a Step-By-Step Guide To A Flood Risk Assessment for homeowners to help to assess flood risk and the ratings. The guide (and accompanying videos) take homeowners through a number of steps to help them get their home categorised under the rules, before saying
Watersmart can help Category 2P flood risk homeowners Read More »
A selected range of Watersmart products (Aquacomb, FenceTank and Leaf Diverter) have been awarded with a GreenRate™ Level C certification by Global GreenTag. This means that each of these product ranges are formally recognised for use in green building projects under the Green Star® building rating tool. Aquacomb 250L and 350L Aquacomb Pods have been
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Improving New Zealand’s water resilience can be achievable by applying an on-site, rather than system-wide focus, say one of the sponsors of the upcoming BRANZ seminar series, Building for Our Changing Climate. At a time when the changing climate throws a curveball at our reliance on regular rainfall to keep our dams replenished, Roger Adlam
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By Elliot Olsen Co-Founder & Technical Manager Every water pump in Auckland used to deliver water from the Aquacomb tank system into the house should have what is called a backflow prevention valve installed. What is Backflow? Backflow is the unwanted process of water flowing back into the public water supply due to a difference
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Have you ever worked on a project in a SMAF area and met the stormwater regulations required, but not known why those regulations are in place? We are experts on SMAF regulations and thought we would share some of our knowledge to help you understand why you have to do what you’re doing! The
Flow Consulting specifies WaterSAFE™ End Point Water Treatment System for Iwi to meet new Water Services Act Since the introduction of the new Water Services Act 2021, many Kiwis and organisations that supply water to people from rainwater tanks or bore water are now deemed to be water suppliers under the new Act. The Problem
Last month we alerted you to the newly-released first draft of Green Star Buildings for New Zealand. Due to replace the current Green Star Design & As Built certification from mid-2025, Green Star Buildings NZ sets a new benchmark for sustainable commercial buildings. As part of the draft proposal, grey water recycling and rainwater harvesting
Hydraloop calculates more Green Star points in new proposals Read More »
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