Ocean Protect is pleased to advise that Stormwater Australia has confirmed compliance with their Stormwater Quality Improvement Device Evaluation Protocol (SQIDEP) for Filterra® bioretention. The SQIDEP verification is based on ‘real world’ performance monitoring of a Filterra® bioretention that has been in operation (so far) in Western Sydney for over six (6) years. The SQIDEP verification certificate is available via the Stormwater Australia website, which outlines the SQIDEP-approved MUSIC modelling methodology for Filterra®. Ocean Protect’s Brad Dalrymple said “Filterra® bioretention is becoming increasingly popular with local government and stormwater professionals – particularly due to its high resilience, easy maintenance, demonstrated performance and easy integration, as it is typically three to five times smaller than conventional bioretention. The SQIDEP verification provides another level of assuredness to stakeholders of the ‘real world’ performance, and allows Filterra® bioretention to be applied in areas where SQIDEP certification is required”. To date, Ocean Protect have received SQIDEP verification for JellyFish® filter, OceanGuard®, StormFilter® PSorb, and StormFilter® NPSorb, and now Filterra® bioretention system. This brings us to 5 verification certificates under the ‘Body of Evidence’ pathway. Learn more about these products here https://lnkd.in/gKfjXKHW Ocean Protect’s Director and CEO, Michael Wicks said “I’d like to thank all the parties involved in what has been a long and arduous process – particularly the independent reviewers that acted appropriately. Whilst we are happy to now have SQIDEP verification for five or our technologies, we remain concerned about the deficiencies and inadequacies with SQIDEP. Ocean Protect, Stormwater Victoria, Stormwater NSW and Stormwater Queensland have communicated these deficiencies to Stormwater Australia since the release of SQIDEP in 2019, and Ocean Protect will continue to advocate and educate for better ocean and waterway protection in Australia.” Please contact us at enquiries@oceanprotect.com.au if you have any questions.
Ocean Protect
Environmental Services
Prestons, New South Wales 3,730 followers
Stopping Pollution Entering Waterways
About us
For over two decades we have been leaders in the design, installation and maintenance of stormwater treatment assets and infrastructure. Our purpose beyond profit is to protect our waterways with the health of our oceans now at crisis levels. It’s predicted there will be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050 and whilst plastic is part of the issue, so too is toxins and pollutants including sediments, heavy metals, nitrogen, phosphorous and cigarette butts that flow to the ocean from stormwater runoff. With an urgent need to accelerate the amount of pollution we capture on land, changes are necessary in human behaviour, knowledge and legislation. That’s why we are committed to three key areas: -Bringing about change to legislation that will have a real impact -Increasing public awareness of stormwater through education -Developing an advocacy program where we’ll share much-needed funds with worthwhile charities Change: We are actively raising public awareness and speaking with politicians to make maintenance of stormwater infrastructure and roads a legal and enforceable requirement. Without proper maintenance, all compulsory water treatment systems become ineffective and ultimately, our waterways pay the price. We estimate this change in legislation will save 240 litres of pollution from entering our waterways each day - that’s over 500 standard size wheelie bins! Education: We partnered with Keep Australia Beautiful to develop and deliver ocean conservation science modules to NSW primary schools. In 2020 we partnered with Eco Educate. Eco Educate works with primary and secondary schools across the country to deliver quality, curriculum-aligned education. Advocacy: In 2019, we’re partnered with five charities by donating $50,000 to their collective conservation efforts. We’re also fundraising for them via our online shop. We will increase our financial contribution to relevant causes in parallel with business growth year-on-year.
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- Environmental Services
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- 11-50 employees
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- Prestons, New South Wales
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- Privately Held
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- 2002
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- Stormwater Filtration, Stormwater Harvesting & Detention, Stormwater Management, Hydrodynamic Separation, Engineering Design & Technical Support, BioFiltration, LiveRoofs/Green Roofs, and Stormwater Maintenance
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Ocean Protect would like to sincerely thank all our customers and partners for your incredible support throughout 2024. We wish you a safe and memorable holiday season and look forward to an exciting 2025 together! Our offices will be closed from Friday, 20th December, and will reopen on Monday, 6th January 2025. For any enquiries during this period, please don’t hesitate to reach out through our contact page: https://lnkd.in/eQ9NRtF
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🎅 While Santa gears up to deliver presents next week, we’ve been busy delivering “presents” all year long - StormFilters that protect our waterways! 🌊💧 With over 38,000 StormFilters in Australia, we’re helping reduce pollution, support healthy ecosystems, and ensure a sustainable future. 🌍 Because when it comes to giving, nothing beats the gift of clean water. 💙 If you’d like to learn more about our StormFilter® or other products from Ocean Protect , visit our website here https://lnkd.in/gKfjXKHW or contact us at enquiries@oceanprotect.com.au
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🌟 Missed this week’s webinar? Don’t worry - you can still catch up! 🌟 Our recent session, "The SQIDEP approval for Filterra bioretention," is now available as a recording. 🎥 In this webinar, Ocean Protect's Michael Wicks and Brad Dalrymple dove into: ✅ How Filterra works ✅ Performance studies that back its efficiency ✅ The modelling methodology as per the SQIDEP certificate ✅ And much more! Whether you’re in stormwater management, urban planning, or environmental compliance, this is a must-watch to stay ahead in the industry. 🎯 Watch the recording now and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/g_8uMZBa The webinar slides are available at https://lnkd.in/gMgtwih Thank you to everyone for coming along to this session! #StormwaterManagement #Filterra #Bioretention #EnvironmentalTech #SQIDEP
The SQIDEP approval for Filterra bioretention
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🌟 As the holiday season approaches, many of us are gearing up for a well-earned break. But while we hit pause, stormwater treatment assets never do—they are ready to work 24/7 to ensure that our environment and waterways are protected. 💧🌍 To keep these critical assets running smoothly, regular maintenance is essential. A well-maintained asset is a reliable asset, ready to perform when it matters most. ✅ Let us help you ensure your stormwater treatment assets are in top shape. With our expert maintenance services, you can know your assets are properly taken care of. 👷♂️ For more, check out: https://lnkd.in/gTCSd3T Contact us today at https://lnkd.in/eQ9NRtF #OceanProtect #StormwaterManagement #EnvironmentalProtection #AssetMaintenance #HolidaySeason #Sustainability
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💻 FREE WEBINAR TOMORROW: Make sure you register for tomorrow's webinar focused on the SQIDEP approval of Filterra. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gCxXpDfD ✅ Stormwater Australia has recently confirmed compliance with SQIDEP for Filterra bioretention. 🌿 Filterra bioretention is very similar to 'conventional' bioretention, but uses a filter media (Filterra) that can treat flows at a significantly higher flow rate than the 'sandy loam' biofiltration filter media used in conventional bioretention. A key advantage of Filterra bioretention is their easier integration, as they are typically 3 to 5 times smaller than conventional bioretention. This webinar will provide an overview of Filterra bioretention and its associated SQIDEP approval, including: – How does it work? – Typical applications, configuration options and example case studies – Performance studies, including the study that the SQIDEP approval is based on – Modelling methodology as per the SQIDEP certificate. The 60-minute session will include a short presentation by Ocean Protect 's Brad Dalrymple and Michael Wicks, followed by Q&A with attendees. A certificate of CPD can be provided to attendees upon request. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gCxXpDfD
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Watch this video, where Ocean Protect ’s Brad Dalrymple inspects a conventional bioretention system at Springfield Lakes. The bioretention system has a trash rack to provide pre-treatment of stormwater inflows. Brad discusses whether residential areas produce litter or not and whether trash racks help to stop it. To find out more about how Ocean Protect can help you reduce stormwater pollution loads, visit oceanprotect.com.au or contact us at enquiries@oceanprotect.com.au
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This week in the Ocean Protect Podcast, Brad Dalrymple meets with Climate Scientist, Dr. Tomas Remenyi. He is an expert at translating complex climate science into useful, accessible products, tools and/or advice. In this chat, they talk about climate change scenarios past and future, the likely impacts in relation to rainfall, temperatures, droughts, and ultimately ‘us’ - as well as what key actions we can, and should, all do. Listen to this episode here https://lnkd.in/gDFRHGAB or via your favourite podcast platform. Search 'Ocean Protect' and subscribe to keep up with all our future episodes. Connect with Tomas Remenyi on LinkedIn or email him at tom@acclimatised.com.au
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OCEAN NEWS: Australian Drinking Water Guidelines - Public Consultation on Draft Guidance for PFAS. This month, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) released the draft updated Australian Drinking Water Guidelines on PFAS. The draft guidelines propose health-protective levels for four PFAS: lower levels for the three types of PFAS in the current guidelines (PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS); and a new level for an additional PFAS chemical – PFBS. Further information is available here https://lnkd.in/gWgcNJMQ
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