Stormcell
The StormCell is a smart engineered system designed for stormwater detention, to reduce weight and preload or to effectively fill a void.
Smart Engineered Design
The Stormcell System provides stormwater detention when installed in commercial, residential and vehicle driving areas.
Quick & Easy to Install
The Stormcell System is a simple and clever design for quick and easy installation
Saves You time and Money
The Stormcell System will reduce labour time for working at depths.
About the Product
The StormCell system offers flexible design whilst being light weight and high load bearing. The system has minimal componentry for rapid assembly on-site and offers a high void ratio enabling the best utilisation of space on your site.
Vehicular options are available for creating trafficible areas, and modules are stackable which ensure economical transportation and on-site storage.
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Scope
Excavation Depth: 1m – 9m
Useable Depth: 0.6m – 9m
Backfill Depth: 0.6m – 9m
Strength Load Figures
Top: ≥505kn/m2 @ 23°C
Side: ≥93kn/m2 @ 23°C
Specifications
Length: 1000mm
Width: 500mm
Height: 400mm
Weight: 16kg
Void Ratio: 95%
Water Storage: 190L
F.A.Q.
In this section are answers to common questions about StormCell, our smart, high-performance stormwater detention system engineered for simplicity, strength, and space efficiency.
What is StormCell and how does it work?
StormCell is a modular stormwater detention system designed to temporarily store runoff underground. Its high void ratio (≈ 95 %) maximizes usable storage capacity while minimizing footprint.
Modules are stacked and locked together, then backfilled. When the storm event ends, excess water is slowly released or drained away.
What load capacities can StormCell support?
StormCell has been engineered for high load-bearing applications: it offers a safe working load of around 50 tonnes per m² (≈ 500 kN/m²) for trafficable surfaces.
It is designed for both vehicular and pedestrian use provided cover and backfill specifications are followed.
What are the module specifications and installation depth ranges?
- Dimensions of a module: ~ 1000 mm × 500 mm × 400 mm
- Weight: ~ 16 kg per module
- Void ratio: ~ 95 %
- Usable depth range: 0.6 m to 9 m (excavation depth 1 m to 9 m)
- Minimum backfill cover: 0.6 m
Is maintenance or inspection required?
Yes — StormCell systems include inspection / maintenance ports that allow for flushing or vacuum removal of sediment and debris.
If sediment ingress occurs (e.g. via upstream filtration failure), the system can be flushed via these ports.
What are the key advantages of using StormCell rather than traditional stone or concrete systems?
- Space efficiency — high void ratio allows more water storage per volume.
- Lightweight and modular — easier transport, stacking, and handling on site.
- Faster installation — minimal components and quick assembly reduce labour time.
- High load capacity — suitable even under trafficked surfaces when properly covered.
- Flexible design — works in different depths, adaptable to varied site constraints.
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