Project Details
The Vertu living stream is located along Wright Road in the Vertu Estate, Harrisdale. It is surrounded by public open space which doubles as a stormwater detention basin. Flush road curbing along Wright Road allows stormwater to be treated in biofilters along the stream’s edge, before flowing into the Forrestdale Main Drain.
WSUD Category: Biofilter/raingarden, Living stream
| Criteria | Information |
|---|---|
| Development Type: | Public Open Space |
| Function/Driver: | Water quality |
| Government Area: | City of Armadale |
| Site Context: | Poorly draining soils |
| Year Completed: | 2008 |
The Vertu living stream is located along Wright Road in the Vertu Estate, Harrisdale. It is surrounded by public open space which doubles as a stormwater detention basin. Flush road curbing along Wright Road allows stormwater to be treated in biofilters along the stream’s edge, before flowing into the Forrestdale Main Drain.
A number of the biofilters and detention basins have been integrated into the adjacent public open space to provide both stormwater treatment and amenity value to local residents.
Biofilter sizing
- 5yr ARI storage – 374 m3
- 10 yr storage – 431 m3
- Outflow to living stream 0.02 m/s