Armadillo Silt Shield SUDs compliance

The Armadillo Silt Shield is designed to protect drainage systems during construction by preventing silt and debris from entering gully grates. This helps maintain the effectiveness of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) by reducing blockages and ensuring proper water flow. Easy to install and reusable, the Silt Shield offers a practical solution for construction sites aiming to comply with SuDS requirements.

Alignment with Source Control​

Silt Shield serves as a pre-treatment component, capturing pollutants at the source, which aligns with the SuDS hierarchy of managing runoff as close to its origin as possible​.​ 

Pollution Control​

The SuDS Manual recommends using filtration systems to reduce sediment and pollutant loads in drainage networks. Silt Shield acts as a filter, helping prevent silt and debris from entering watercourses​.​ ​ ​

Ease of Maintenance​

Effective SuDS components should be accessible for regular inspection and cleaning. Silt Shield's design, which includes safe lifting points, adheres to these principles by facilitating straightforward maintenance​.​ ​

Protection of Drainage Systems​

This document stresses the importance of ensuring drainage systems remain unpolluted during construction phases. Silt Shield directly addresses this by preventing sediment and debris from entering drains during heavy site activities​.​

Temporary Pollution Controls​

Silt Shield provides a temporary and reusable solution during the construction phase to comply with the guidance's requirement to manage sediment and debris until the drainage system is adopted​.​ ​ ​

Mitigation of Sediment Runoff​

Scottish guidance highlights that during construction, sediment management is critical to maintaining water quality and preventing blockages. Silt Shield aligns with these goals by providing temporary but effective sediment control​.​

Maintenance and Accessibility​

SuDS designs must consider long-term maintenance, including cleaning and debris removal, which the Silt Shield supports through its straightforward installation and safe handling features​.​ ​ ​