For this Paradise Point residential property, standby power is about more than keeping common-area lights on and the beer cold. A generator-backed essential-services system ensures power continuity to stormwater pumps during a mains outage, reducing the risk of floodwater damaging vehicles, equipment and the building itself.
At many residential buildings, a power outage is inconvenient. At a building with a basement with some collector cars, it can become heartbreaking.
Without power, basement drainage and sump pump are unable to operate. During heavy rain or a storm event, water can build up quickly, putting parked vehicles, electrical equipment, lifts, storage areas and the building’s lower-level infrastructure at risk.
For this Paradise Point residential project, Capital Power Systems is delivering a standby generator solution focused on power continuity for the site’s nominated essential services- everything.
One outage at the wrong time can create a major clean-up, repair and insurance event.
For strata managers, owners and residents, generator-backed-up stormwater pumps is a practical resilience investment. What it can do is reduce a major point of vulnerability: losing the electrical supply needed for the equipment designed to remove water from the basement.
That can help protect vehicles, reduce disruption and limit the scale of a potential damage claim.
Risk-mitigation works may be considered by insurers when assessing premiums, excesses or coverage, but outcomes vary between insurers and policies. The Insurance Council of Australia recommends discussing completed mitigation measures directly with your insurer to determine if a generator will not only save you from a headache but may potentially save a few dollars on your premiums.
Prepared for the Next Outage
The Paradise Point project is a good example of emergency power being used for practical building resilience. For 80% of the power outages experienced, cold beer and cold aircon can be enjoyed. For that other 20% of the time- the cost is quickly forgotten.
