With increased urbanisation creating much-needed development, hard man-made surfaces are now dominating our cities. Therefore, managing run-off from heavy rainfall is vital to mitigating the risk of surface-water flooding. However, our ‘rooftop-river’ solutions, such as Polypipe geocellular systems can be utilised together with a portfolio of complementary engineered products. This will control surface water run-off whilst also introducing Green Infrastructure and the valuable amenity it can bring.

Our range of water management products are engineered to control rainwater in areas of low density landscaping, such as residential housing and suburban amenity. It’s as effective in controlling the risk of floods around homes as it is in nearby green areas. Our range also helps to reduce the strain on sewer systems.

During extreme weather events, it’s important to ensure infrastructure is as unaffected as possible. Roadways – motorways in particular – railways and airport runways can become water-logged and, consequently, surrounding areas can suffer flooding from surface water run-off. This is why Polypipe has developed uniquely engineered water management products and systems to help combat the risk of flooding; intercepting high volumes of rainwater at source and further downstream, whilst polluted rainwater run-off is treated before it’s able to pass into surrounding environments. The benefits can also help mitigate the costs associated with having to close flooded motorways, rail networks and runways.