KUSTOMFLO large diameter retention system for Montreal City Hall
- Client : Ceveco inc.
- Sectors : Infrastructure, Commercial and Institutional
- Products : KUSTOMFLO Retention System, Kustomflo
- Realization : 01/07/2024
The context
The City of Montreal has undertaken a project to replace the water retention system near City Hall. The objective was to design a sustainable stormwater system, capable of addressing both current and future climate challenges. This system must efficiently manage large volumes of stormwater during periods of intense precipitation, while respecting the limited space available around the historic building.
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Challenges
Three major challenges marked this project:
Retention Volume
The retention system needed to accommodate a large volume of stormwater to prevent flooding and comply with the environmental standards set by the City of Montreal.
Space Constraint
The Proximity to the historic building limited the possibilities of installing large-scale stormwater infrastructure, necessitating a solution specifically designed for the confined space.
Accessibility
To preserve the integrity of the building, the installation had to be done without the use of heavy equipment, requiring an infrastructure that was easy to handle and assemble on-site.
Solution
In partnership with CEVECO inc., Soleno proposed a custom-made HDPE solution: a retention tank made from KUSTOMFLO pipes with a diameter of 1800 mm (70 in).
KUSTOMFLO pipes were the ideal choice for this project, thanks to their exceptional features:
- Diameter of 1800 mm (70 in.), specifically designed to meet retention volume needs.
- 5,7m lenght, reducing the number of joints, minimizing the risk of leaks and simplifying installation.
- Lightness, allowing easy handling on site.
- Flexibility, custom-made manhole with chimneys to optimize space utilization.
Benefits
This project highlights the numerous advantages of KUSTOMFLO HDPE pipes for such applications:
- Optimal Space Management: The solution enabled a high-performance network to be installed while minimizing the impact on the limited space around the historic building.
- Simplified and Fast Installation: The longer lenght of KUSTOMFLO pipes reduced installation time, while simplifying the overall process.
- Unique Customization: KUSTOMFLO stands out with custom options, including wall thickness, stiffness and more than 100 profile types available.
- Exceptional Durability: Made of HDPE, KUSTOMFLO pipes offer a service life exceeding 100 years, ensuring a long-lasting infrastructure.
- Lightweight and Easy to Transport: Weighing up to 30 times less than concrete pipes of equivalent diameter, HDPE significantly reduces transportation costs and simplifies handling on-site.
- Full Compliance with Specifications: All technical specifications for the project were met, ensuring the solution adhered perfectly to requirements.
To conclude
Thanks to the KUSTOMFLO technology, the city of Montreal has been able to modernize part of its storm water system near the City Hall while respecting the project’s constraints. Durable, flexible and easy to install, KUSTOMFLO has proven to be the ideal solution for meeting technical and environmental requirements.
At Soleno, we are committed to providing innovative infrastructure solutions that stand the test of time and address the challenges of aging infrastructure.
