Surface Water Management
Surface Water Management Applied During Active Construction
Surface water management is a critical part of controlling risk on live construction sites. Allstone Earthworks delivers construction-phase surface water management measures designed to control runoff, protect surrounding land and watercourses, and maintain safe working conditions throughout the build programme.
Approaches are planned to suit site conditions, phasing and programme requirements, with measures evolving as sites develop. Surface water management is coordinated closely with site preparation works and early earthworks activities, ensuring controls are in place before and during major ground disturbance.
Construction-Phase Surface Water Management Scope
Surface water management focuses on temporary controls required during construction rather than permanent drainage infrastructure.
- Assessment of site runoff risks during active works
- Collection and containment of surface water generated by rainfall
- Temporary storage and attenuation of construction runoff
- Treatment of discoloured water using settlement or enhanced treatment methods
- Controlled discharge to existing surface water or foul networks where permitted
- Ongoing adjustment of measures as site conditions change
These measures are implemented to reduce the risk of contamination and disruption during construction and to support compliance across evolving site layouts.
Integrating Surface Water Management With Earthworks and Drainage
Construction-phase surface water management is most effective when it is planned around how the site is changing day to day.
Controls are positioned and adjusted in step with earthworks operations, access routes and working areas, helping manage runoff as ground is opened up and levels change. This supports safer working conditions and reduces the risk of discoloured water reaching existing networks or watercourses.
As permanent systems are installed, surface water controls are coordinated with drainage works to support a smooth transition from temporary measures to long-term infrastructure.
Digital Monitoring and Management of Surface Water Controls
Surface water management measures are tracked digitally as part of Allstone Earthworks’ zero paperwork approach.
Inspection notes, monitoring records and site control updates are managed digitally to support consistent oversight and quick access to current information. This helps site teams respond efficiently when weather, ground conditions or programme changes require controls to be adjusted.
Digital records also provide a clear audit trail throughout the construction phase.
Environmental Compliance and Construction Phase Controls
Surface water management is a direct environmental control designed to prevent contamination during construction.
Measures focus on collecting and treating discoloured runoff using settlement or enhanced treatment methods before controlled discharge, where permitted. Controls are coordinated through Construction Phase Action Plans and maintained as site conditions evolve.
This supports SEPA requirements and sits alongside the wider environmental management approach applied across Allstone Earthworks’ works.