As part of a recent water diversion project at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Resort, Speed Humps Australia was engaged to assist in resolving a significant drainage issue affecting the road infrastructure.
The resort faced a design challenge where stormwater drains were positioned in the middle of the roadway but were higher than the adjacent gutters. As a result, heavy rainfall would bypass the drains entirely, flowing rapidly down the gutters toward the lower sections of the complex. This uncontrolled runoff caused severe erosion along the roadside and contributed to pavement degradation.
To mitigate this issue, Speed Humps Australia provided a strategic solution by installing our 50mm high rounded top speed humps at specific locations within the resort.
These speed humps were placed at 45-degree angles within the side gutters to act as controlled water deflectors, effectively redirecting stormwater from the gutters back toward the centre roadway drains. This innovative application successfully ensured that a larger volume of rainwater was captured by the drainage system, significantly reducing erosion and preventing further damage to the pavement.
Following the success of the initial installation, additional 50mm high rounded top speed humps were later installed further down the complex to capture and redirect even more runoff toward the drainage system. This approach has proven to be an effective and cost-efficient way to enhance water flow management and protect the resort’s infrastructure from long-term damage.
At Speed Humps Australia, we are proud to offer solutions beyond traditional traffic control, using our products to address unique challenges such as water diversion and erosion prevention. This project highlights the versatility and effectiveness of our speed humps in environmental and civil engineering applications.
For more information on how our speed humps can assist with similar issues, contact Speed Humps Australia today.
