Water companies understand the need for surface water intervention. The challenge is implementing practical, repeatable solutions across multiple live sites and varied urban environments.
We help delivery teams move beyond policy and modelling into coordinated, implementable approaches that work alongside existing frameworks, consultants and contractors.
Water companies need solutions that can be deployed consistently across varied site conditions, not bespoke one-off interventions. Our systems are designed for practical rollout across public realm, highways, schools, housing and institutional landholdings.
• Suitable for large surface areas
• Adaptable to varied site conditions
• Consistent performance across programmes
• Designed for repeatable delivery
We work across environments where surface water can be managed efficiently without fragmentation, helping support practical delivery programmes aligned with wider catchment objectives.
We provide practical drainage systems supported by technical input, installation guidance and long-term operational support.
Water companies need delivery partners who can support implementation effectively while working alongside existing frameworks, consultants and contractors.
We support delivery from early feasibility through to installation and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Feasibility and site identification
• Hydraulic modelling support
• Installation and delivery guidance
• Maintenance and performance support
Examples of how nature-based drainage infrastructure has been implemented across real urban environments, helping manage surface water within public realm, highways, housing and institutional sites.
These projects demonstrate practical approaches to delivery across both targeted retrofit schemes and larger multi-site programmes, showing how blue-green infrastructure can be integrated successfully within live urban settings
Wessex Water’s Commitment to Reducing Storm Overflow Discharges through SuDSPods. Due to its geographical setting, frequent flooding is a persistent issue in Ubley.
The regeneration in Cardiff transformed a heavily urbanised city centre corridor into a multifunctional public realm which reduced flood risk and improve climate resilience.
Managing surface water at source through modular SuDS planters designed for live school environments. Helping reduce runoff while introducing planting and biodiversity.
Updates, commentary and technical insight from the GreenBlue Urban team.
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Rainwater can be intercepted close to source using measures such as SuDS planters, rain gardens and SuDS tree pits connected to roofs, streets and public spaces. These features slow, store, filter, reuse or infiltrate runoff before controlled discharge. The contribution should be quantified by catchment and modelled within the wider network strategy. Distributed interventions are most effective when they form a coordinated programme rather than isolated demonstration sites.
Programme delivery needs repeatable surveys, decision criteria, design processes, components, approvals and quality controls. Sites can be grouped by catchment and constraint type so that proven approaches are reused without forcing one detail onto every location. Specialist design-to-delivery continuity, reliable supply and clear governance help reduce handovers and rework. Community engagement and maintenance should be planned as programme workstreams, not added at the end.
Support can include site identification, feasibility, concept and detailed design input, hydraulic and landscape coordination, product integration, mobilisation, contractor guidance, installation support, maintenance training and performance monitoring. The exact role depends on the delivery model and responsibilities of existing consultants and framework partners. The aim is to maintain continuity between the intended network outcome and what is built on each site.
Yes. GreenBlue Urban can provide specialist urban tree and nature-based SuDS input within a wider programme led by a water company, consultant, delivery partner or contractor. Clear interfaces are essential: modelling, approvals, design responsibility, procurement, installation and asset adoption should be allocated early. Specialist involvement is most effective when it complements the framework team and reduces technical gaps or repeated handovers.
