project brief

We were approached by Cooroy Wreckers just over a year ago to upgrade their motor vehicle equipment wash down area. Being no sewer on site, we had to design and install a system that discharged with no contaminants. This takes a high level of experience.

I rang them to order two new door handles last week, for one of our vehicles. The owner answered and complemented me on how well the system worked, and he was very happy. Especially the running costs.

category

Wash Bays

client

Cooroy Wreckers

start date

Jul 1, 2022

end date

Jul 31, 2022

budget

$ 1 Million

Project Scope

Design and installation of a specialized motor vehicle equipment wash down area.

The challenge

Cooroy Wreckers approached GPS Environmental just over a year ago with a significant operational hurdle: they needed a complete upgrade of their motor vehicle equipment wash down area. The primary complication was the lack of a sewer connection on-site. Because automotive washdown water is heavy with oils, greases, and heavy metals, treating the water for safe, legal environmental discharge without a sewer connection required an extremely high level of technical and environmental expertise.

The Solution

Relying on our extensive industry experience, GPS Environmental took on the project from concept to completion. We custom-designed and installed a highly specialized, closed-loop style filtration and treatment system. The solution was engineered specifically to ensure that all wastewater discharged from the wash bay was entirely stripped of contaminants, allowing Cooroy Wreckers to operate safely, legally, and sustainably despite the site’s limitations.

the result

The true test of any environmental system is its long-term reliability. Over a year after the installation, the results speak for themselves:

  • Flawless Operation: During a recent phone call with Cooroy Wreckers (to purchase vehicle parts from them!), the owner proactively praised the wash down system, noting how exceptionally well it continues to perform.

  • Cost Efficiency: A major highlight for the client has been the system’s efficiency; the owner expressed immense satisfaction with the remarkably low ongoing running costs.

  • Environmental Compliance: The site successfully manages its heavy-duty equipment washing needs with zero harmful discharge to the surrounding environment.

This project stands as a testament to GPS Environmental’s ability to engineer complex, site-specific water treatment solutions that deliver long-term value and operational peace of mind.

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