Introduction
Stormwater infrastructure involves the design, planning, construction, and management of engineering works that drain and remove rain run-off from a location, whether it be domestic suburban subdivisions, car parks, city CBDs or industrial sites.
Stormwater drains, pipes, culverts and canals need to able to cope with torrential downpours that can remove soil, organic matter, fertiliser, pollutants and miscellaneous detritus. In contrast to sewerage, stormwater is not treated before being channelled into rivers, estuaries and coastal outfall. Its principle objective is to prevent or ease flooding, given the immediate destructive effects of standing water and associated longer environmental and health issues.
Stormwater needs to be well managed to limit its impact on the health of downstream waterways. Stormwater can also be a resource in arid or drought-prone areas and can be recycled.
There are specific building and construction standards that must be adhered to when carrying out construction of stormwater infrastructure, the violation of which could have legal consequences.
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Expertise in Action
Experts in the field of building and constructing stormwater infrastructure are essential in legal cases involving environmental assessment, planning, management, improvements, engineering, contracting, project management and safety.
These experts may be required to provide expert opinion regarding construction defects within stormwater infrastructure. Other cases where expert opinion might be required may be in relation to contract disputes, construction contracts, environmental impact or violations of industry standards.
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Cost
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- The quantity of documentary material to be reviewed
- Whether there are reports of other experts to be reviewed and commented on in detail
- Whether there is a need for conferences with the expert either in person or by telephone/Skype
