SMITHFIELD VILLAGE

Award-Winning Sewerage Solution

Project Overview

Client: Satterley Property Group

Location: Smithfield Village, Cairns, Australia

Challenge: Implement a modern sewerage solution for a large residential development in a flat, coastal area with high water tables.

Key Outcomes:

  • Reduced construction and operational costs.
  • Improved environmental outcomes and community amenity.
  • Recognition with the UDIA Presidents Award.

Introduction

Satterley Property Group’s Smithfield Village development in Cairns, Australia, required a modern sewerage solution for a large residential area situated in a flat, coastal zone with high water tables. The challenge was to minimize infrastructure and long-term maintenance costs while ensuring environmental sustainability.

The innovative vacuum sewerage system was implemented, featuring shallow trenches and a compact vacuum pump station, reducing construction costs by 80% compared to traditional systems. This solution improved environmental conditions, eradicated odors, and enhanced community amenities. The project’s success was recognized with the UDIA Presidents Award and Engineering Project of the Year by the Institute of Engineers.

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Problem / Challenge

Smithfield Village required an innovative sewerage system to address:

  • Challenging terrain and high water tables.
  • The need to minimize infrastructure and long-term maintenance costs.
  • Environmental concerns and community expectations.

Solution

Innovative Vacuum Sewerage System:

  1. Reduced infrastructure footprint with a single vacuum pump station.
  2. Shallow trenches for lower installation costs and minimal disruption.
  3. Enhanced safety and efficiency with state-of-the-art construction techniques.

Implementation

Key Features:

  • Aesthetically pleasing vacuum pump station within a parkland setting.
  • Simplified construction and maintenance processes.
  • Integration with existing council infrastructure for long-term sustainability.

Community Impact:

  • Improved environmental conditions, including eradication of odors and mosquitoes.
  • Enhanced public amenity with reduced operational noise and visual impact.

Results

  1. Cost Savings: Construction costs were 80% of traditional gravity systems, benefiting both developers and residents.
    • Reduced treatment costs through minimized groundwater infiltration.
  1. Environmental Benefits: Enhanced water quality and reduced maintenance needs.
  2. Industry Recognition: Awarded Engineering Project of the Year by the Institute of Engineers.
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Client Testimonial

The community will get a state-of-the-art, aesthetically pleasing building within a parkland setting. The Flovac system has resulted in easier delivery of land to the market—a win for all concerned.

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