Nick Rees
DIRECTOR / CIVIL ENGINEER
Context Engineering
Australian Tanks products are easy to specify on a drawing – they’re easy to size, and are workable within most site constraints.
Our Water Storage Harvest tanks have been regularly installed in:
Whether you are harvesting rain water or collecting it for part of a reuse system in a commercial or industrial setting, the Australian Tanks range of anti-floatation and trafficable tanks offer ease and simplicity for underground solutions.
If space is a challenge or you regard tanks as unsightly or obtrusive, then there is no easier way than to bury tanks out of sight.
All Australian Tanks are built to strict Australian Design Standards and are cost effective; supplied with committed customer focus and fully backed solutions.
Australian Tanks can supply tanks from as small as 2300 litres up to many hundreds of thousand litre solutions; with or without filtration and pumping requirements.
Our solutions are designed for small, medium, or large capacities and compete extremely favourably with alternative precast or built-on-site systems. Additionally, the lifecycle costs measure extremely well against alternatives as they are very easy to access, clean and maintain.
Every Australian Tanks system is delivered with weir walls, filtration, penetrations, trash screens, ladders, risers, manholes, drainage holes and orifice plates in place, ready for immediate install in the prepared site excavation. Importantly, all systems are pre-cured with no further waterproofing required. Installation takes place in hours, not weeks, to be connected and backfilled within the same day.
We provide tanks that are made to Australian Standards to allow for restricted heavy vehicle access based:
Our range of tanks are easily interconnected in multiples to create any volume quickly and cost effectively. Every system is certifiable, with increasing numbers of engineers incorporating our systems into their designs due to the structural integrity and multiple efficiencies of our service.
Our products are easily modified to fit the volume required on your project. Along with other on-site parameters we can create the ideal custom solution for you and your team.
Discover the power of rainwater harvesting systems in Australia through our comprehensive case studies. Explore real-world projects where our engineered solutions have transformed commercial sites, delivering cost-effective alternatives and surpassing industry standards. Dive into our success stories and unlock the potential of water storage with Australian Tanks’s range of prefabricated concrete water tanks and other water & wastewater tank solutions.
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The Australian Tanks heavy duty trafficable detention systems consist of 5,000L, 10,000L, 15,000L, 20,000L and 25,000L round tanks, or 7,000L and 12,000L rectangular tanks which are easily interconnected in multiples to create any volume quickly and very cost effectively. Every system is certifiable, with increasing numbers of engineers incorporating our system into their design.
Every Australian Tanks system can be engineer certified, and the systems can arrive as holding tanks, or with weir walls, filtration, penetrations, trash screens, ladders, risers, manholes, drainage holes and orifice plates in place and can be installed and connected ready for backfill within the same day.
All Australian Tanks systems are designed for small to medium to large capacities and compete extremely favourably with alternative precast or built-on-site systems. Additionally, the lifecycle costs measure well against alternatives as they are very easy to access, clean and maintain.
The full range of Australian Tanks systems are a ‘single pour’ precast concrete tank, constructed with a built-in anti-floatation base where no additional ballast is required for installation in high water table areas.
The unique anti-floatation design provides on-site efficiencies and financial savings from potentially not having to manage water trucks on-site to add ballast in the tanks (May still be required prior to backfilling depending on the water height), and not requiring project management of concrete trucks to pour and tie in a ballast footing.
Due to the high compressive strength and durability requirements necessary for heavy duty construction, Australian Tanks uses 50Mpa strength concrete in all products manufactured.
Australian Tanks products are rated with a B2 classification, in accordance with Australian Standards AS3735 (Concrete Structures for retaining liquids).
Australian Tanks are regularly requested to replace tanks that have been driven over and damaged.
Many times these tanks have been installed in non-trafficable areas, such as parks and school ovals, but have been inadvertently driven over, only to find the tank has been unable to bear weight with the resulting damage requiring new tank installation.
To avoid these damaging risks Australian Tanks provide tanks that are manufactured to Australian Standards (AS5100.2) and are rated up to ‘unrestricted heavy vehicle access’ based on the SM1600 traffic design loads;
If you are interested in finding out more about our water harvesting solutions, please call one of our civil design and business development specialists so they can assist you to develop a CAD driven design for your OSD system.
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Australian Tanks could never have grown to where it is now without our valued customers. Our attention to detail is why our customers keep returning to solve their water storage solutions. We want nothing more than for our customers to enjoy the longevity and efficiency of our commercial water tank solutions, which is why we work as closely with our customers as possible to find the best solution. Check out some of the things our favourite customers have said about us!
Rainwater harvesting is a natural water retention method, where you collect and store rainwater for future use. It involves stormwater retention, where you capture rainwater from surfaces like rooftops and directing it into storage tanks or reservoirs.
Rainwater has versatile uses, such as irrigation, flushing toilets, doing laundry and other non-potable needs. Adequate treatment renders rainwater safe for potable use, including drinking and cooking.
Benefits that you can enjoy with rainwater harvesting are low water bill costs, independence in water supply and a decreased need for water provided by local authorities. It also encourages sustainable water management and preserves precious natural resources.
Drawbacks and limitations of rainwater harvesting include initial setup costs, limited storage capacity and potential water quality issues if not properly maintained or treated. The availability of rainwater is also dependent on rainfall patterns.
Regulations and permit requirements for natural water retention vary by location. It’s advisable to check with local authorities or water management agencies to determine specific guidelines and necessary permits.
To start rainwater harvesting, assess your water needs, evaluate your property for suitable collection surfaces and determine the appropriate storage capacity. Consider consulting with professionals who specialise in rainwater harvesting systems in Australia to install cutting-edge concrete water retention tanks. Contact us today for assistance.
A rainwater harvesting system in Australia is designed to maximise the collection, storage and efficient utilisation of rainwater. It typically includes components such as concrete water retention tanks, gutters, downspouts, filters, storage tanks and distribution systems.
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