Victorian Shire Council Stormwater Pump Station Upgrade

Allflo Pumps was engaged by a Victorian Shire Council to refurbish and upgrade an existing stormwater pump station used for town drainage and flood relief.

The application required a reliable solution capable of handling debris-laden stormwater while reducing ongoing maintenance and improving operational control.

The Challenge

Stormwater pump stations are exposed to trash, solids, and fluctuating inflows during heavy rainfall events. The existing system required:

• Improved solids-handling capability

• Reliable self-priming performance

• Reduced maintenance access and costs

• Automated level control for flood response

The Allflo Solution

Allflo selected Remko heavy-duty above-ground self-priming trash pumps, purpose-built for stormwater and flood mitigation applications.

The upgraded system included:

• Remko heavy-duty self-priming trash pumps

• Capability to self-prime and re-prime during variable inflow conditions

• Solids handling up to 76 mm diameter

• Above-ground installation, improving access and reducing maintenance requirements

• Variable speed operation, controlled via level sensors

• Submersible pressure transducers installed in the wet well for accurate level control

• Quick-access design, allowing blockages to be cleared by removing two wing nuts to access the impeller

The pumps were selected not only for performance, but also for long-term support, backed by Australian-based spare parts and replacement pump availability.

Outcome

The refurbished pump station delivers reliable stormwater and flood relief performance, improved maintainability, and greater operational control for council infrastructure.

This project demonstrates Allflo’s experience in delivering robust, low-maintenance pumping solutions for municipal stormwater applications, where reliability during critical weather events is essential.

If you’re upgrading or maintaining a stormwater or flood mitigation system, Allflo can provide a solution designed to perform when it matters most.