Stormwater Detention, Nola: Palmisano Installs Systems in Tremé
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Developers have seen many changes since New Orleans adopted its Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and residents can now see results of new regulations.
Projects related to stormwater detention New Orleans are starting to come online. This is a key component of the CZO.
Many new projects are required to create conditions that allow for detention and infiltration of stormwater runoff. In fact, runoff in excess of the first 1.25 inches is required to exit these sites through surface or subsurface drainage.
The Palmisano Group called on QSM when it undertook the historic rehabilitation of properties at 1508 and 1601 Orleans Ave. Palmisano asked QSM about stormwater detention.
“We knew we needed to implement an onsite detention system,” says Stephen Abadie at Palmisano. “And, … we know QSM has knowledge of these types of detention and retention systems.”
The properties sit on an important historic New Orleans commercial corridor.
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Palmisano is complementing the historic rehabilitations with new construction to create a senior living community of 70 total units on the sites of a former Works Progress Administration neighborhood market from the 1930’s as well on that of a late 19th century wood framed commercial building.
Floodwaters are a common occurrence in this part of town, and it’s just these types of projects where smart techniques and innovative materials can impact drainage and reduce stormwater runoff.
“Overall the detention system QSM provided us with was the perfect fit for the project,” says Abadie.
“It was our first experience installing this particular system, and due to that, Jonathan Wilhite of QSM met with our team to review how the materials fit together and to explain how the system is meant to function once installed.”
Abadie said, “QSM did a great job having materials on site when we needed them and they addressed all questions our personnel had during installation. “
Palmisano’s team, lead onsite by foreman Heath Huff, arranged the detention system on top of the ground before putting it in the excavated hole to fully assemble.”
Says Abadie, “one of our guys said, ‘It’s like assembling Legos.’ We look forward to using this system again on future projects.’ ”
Two detention systems were installed: one on each site. Each of these small systems saves valuable land and protects water resources by deploying what’s known as stormwater chambers. These chambers help properly manage rainwater, and make the best use of land in site development.
Detention systems provide stormwater mitigation that is functional, efficient, and environmentally safe.
QSM has solutions that reduce overall installed costs of underground detention systems. Call QSM to meet new land-use requirements and overall budgets with cost-effective subsurface detention / retention.
Built to ASTM standards, and designed to meet AASHTO requirements for live load and earth load design. QSM’s stormwater detention systems are easy to install, require fewer manholes, and fewer costly fittings or assemblies.
In this case, each system was installed in just three days. This included excavation, setting fabric, laying chambers, installing manholes, and placing backfill.
Does your next project have to meet with New Orleans’ CZO requirements for stormwater runoff? Are you looking for a cost effective and innovative detention system or retention system?
Call QSM — 855-469-2015.