ACO’s Stormwater Products – trench drains and underground tanks
Global market leaders for surface water management products for residential to civil engineering applications.
ACO offers durable, factory-made drainage systems designed for every environment—from commercial developments to major infrastructure projects. ACO Drain® leads the market in modular trench drains, with corrosion-resistant channels, a wide choice of grates, and easy-maintenance, boltless designs. Our Infrastructure range supports roads, rail, bridges, airports, seaports and more, delivering reliable, compliant drainage solutions. For residential and DIY projects, ACO Self provides practical building products, while ACO Sport meets the specialised needs of track and field facilities.
ACO StormBrixx® is a patented, modular geocellular stormwater system for surface water infiltration and storage. Designed for all construction environments, it integrates with WSUD schemes and features a strong, open-cell structure for easy installation, inspection and maintenance.
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Smarter drainage for a changing environment
Today’s urban and civil engineering projects demand more from every element of infrastructure, and drainage is no exception. With growing site complexity and tighter planning requirements, effective stormwater control needs to be built into the project from the early planning stage.
Intelligent drainage systems need to do more than just move water. It’s about reliability over time, ease of access for maintenance and performance that matches the pace of modern development. When planned well, this can prevent public disruptions, protect surrounding assets, and support cleaner, safer environments.
What ACO’s trench drains offer
ACO’s approach prioritises long-term value. Our trench drain channels are designed for performance, adaptability and durability, helping to meet both technical demands and regulatory requirements without compromising on design intent. With options suited to pedestrian public urban spaces to heavy civil infrastructure and everything in between, the right choice can make a lasting impact.
Benefits include:
- Reduced installation time through modular drain channel designs
- Simplified access for inspections and cleaning with boltless grate designs
- Improved safety through fast surface water capture
- Slip resistance and narrow inlet grate designs for pedestrian safety
- Extended pavement and infrastructure lifespan through effective water control
- Lower long-term maintenance costs thanks to durable, high-performance materials
Case studies for ACO’s Stormwater Management solutions
Campbell’s Stores, The Rocks, Sydney
For pedestrian safety, designers wanted to keep pavement levels as flat as possible. Therefore, the drainage system needed to be positioned correctly to effectively intercept surface water effectively.
Read more about this here.
Smart Freeways Kwinana Northbound, WA
The main challenge for engineers was to transform, for normal operations, the existing emergency lane into an additional traffic lane from the Canning Highway to the Narrows Bridge, incorporating a trench drain system into a very restricted space
Read more about this here.
Sydney Avenue, Central Coast
Central Coast Council recently redeveloped an existing, aging skate park. Due to regular flooding from blocked and undersized pipes, this required the existing carpark to undergo major stormwater remediation.
Read more about this here.
