Cyclone Recovery

In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, communities across the region are facing the immense challenge of restoring critical infrastructure. Pipe Management Australia (PMA) is on the ground, providing expert stormwater and wastewater recovery services to help businesses, councils, and residents rebuild safely and efficiently.

With over 20 years of experience in post-disaster response, we specialise in drainage assessment, debris removal, emergency cleaning, and infrastructure rehabilitation—ensuring that stormwater networks are cleared, repaired, and strengthened to withstand future events.

Backed by a fleet of 140+ specialty vehicles and a team of highly skilled experts, PMA delivers rapid and effective solutions to get water flowing where it should—and keep communities moving forward.

Fast. Reliable. Resilient. PMA is here to support recovery efforts—wherever and whenever we’re needed.

Our Cyclone & Flood Services

Serving the east coast of Australia, PMA operates across a range of stormwater and wastewater service areas to support natural disaster recovery. We provide these services to local councils and other large public and private organisations across the infrastructure, civil, land development, and utilities sectors.

Infrastructure Cleaning

When floodwaters recede, they leave behind mud, silt, debris, and contaminants on roads, bike paths, playgrounds, and other essential infrastructure. Pipe Management Australia (PMA) provides rapid and thorough cleaning services to restore these areas safely and efficiently.

Using our specialised vacuum and high-pressure cleaning fleet, we remove flood-borne debris, sludge, and hazardous materials, ensuring public spaces are clean, safe, and accessible. Our team works with councils, businesses, and infrastructure managers to prevent further damage, mitigate health risks, and restore functionality—helping communities recover faster.

CCTV Inspections

After flooding, stormwater and sewer networks can suffer from hidden damage, blockages, and structural weaknesses. PMA provides CCTV inspections to assess underground assets, identifying issues such as sediment buildup, cracks, and displaced joints.

Using advanced tractor cameras, our team delivers fast, accurate assessments, helping councils and businesses prioritise repairs and prevent future failures. By detecting damage early, we support a safer, more efficient recovery, ensuring drainage systems are fully restored and ready for the next storm.

Drain & Culvert Cleaning

Flooding can leave stormwater drains clogged with silt, debris, and organic matter, reducing flow capacity and increasing the risk of future blockages. PMA provides expert drain cleaning services using our advanced fleet of combination drain cleaning units and recyclers and our remote control MicroTraxx Culvert Cleaning unit for square or round culverts.

Equipped with a full range of high-performance nozzles, our units efficiently remove sediment and debris, restoring drain functionality and preventing long-term damage. Whether it’s routine maintenance or urgent post-flood recovery, PMA ensures drainage networks remain clear, operational, and resilient.

GPT & Stormwater Maintenance

During cyclones and major floods, Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs) become overwhelmed with litter, debris, and organic matter, reducing their effectiveness and increasing the risk of blockages. PMA provides critical GPT inspection and cleaning services to ensure stormwater systems function properly in recovery efforts.

Our specialist fleet removes built-up waste, restoring capacity and preventing further pollution from entering waterways. Timely inspection and maintenance after a cyclone help councils and asset managers protect infrastructure, reduce environmental impact, and keep drainage networks flowing as communities rebuild.

PMA’s track record with flood and disaster recovery

PMA has a decorated history of supporting councils, utilities and organisations through disaster recovery including the 2022 and 2011 SEQ floods, and Christchurch Earthquake response. Examples of this support include...

Cleaning up and sanitising playground equipment
Washing down and cleaning mud and debris to assist with reopening roads, bike paths and other infrastructure
Vacuum loading muddy water and silt from flood impacted areas like underground car parks and tunnels
Emergency response for unblocking drains around flooded roads
Inspections and cleaning of drains related to sink holes
Cleaning up spills
CCTV inspection and cleaning of pipe assets to ensure the stormwater network is fully operational
Removing debris from culverts using our remote control MicroTraxx unit
Assistance with wastewater assets, including pump downs and bypasses for offline pump stations

OUR CLIENTS

The organisations that we typically provide our specialist utilities management and project services for operate in one of four industries:

What Our Clients
Are Saying About PMA

The team from PMA, from the outset were professional and hardworking got in and got the job done without compromising safety.

As a food manufacturing business we have a high standard of GMP and they were up to standard with our expectations.

Looking forward to using them in the future.

Eugene Galbraith, Snack Brands Australia

We were more than happy with the professionalism that was shown by the PMA crew that worked on the project.

The trucks arrived on site 10min before the start time to ready for the work, the second truck arrived 10 min early as well. Crews worked with commitment and a good attitude to get the work done safely and timely.

We at Velco and on behalf of Ergon would like to thank PMA for a job well done.

Josh Vella, Velco

I would like to pass on our thanks and appreciation to the (PMA) crew that completed the pipe works recently. It was a pleasure to have them in the park, they were courteous and polite to everyone they came into contact with.

They kept the noise level to a minimum and were very respectful to all the guests. They were even taking boots off to use the amenities. The supervisor in particular was great, keeping us up to date with progress and what would be happening each day.

They turned something that could have been a nightmare into an easy process.

Tania, Beachmere Caravan Park

Yesterday and today Pipe Management Australia came to site and cleaned the storm drain behind our facilities at Strathwyn Street.

They have done a magnificent job, in that this is the first time in four years that I can see the concrete on the bottom.

Sven Alder, National Sales Manager, Industrial Decontamination Services Pty Ltd.

PMA for Cyclone Recovery

Pipe Management Australia (PMA) is ready to support cyclone recovery with a fully equipped fleet and experienced operators. Our team specialises in stormwater and infrastructure cleaning, drain maintenance, and CCTV inspections, ensuring a fast and effective response.

With proven experience in natural disaster recovery, we help councils, utilities and businesses restore critical assets safely and efficiently. Get in touch today—PMA is here to keep your community moving forward.

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred Recovery Support