CUSTOM PUMP STATIONS
UNDERGROUND INNOVATION THAT RISES ABOVE THE REST
WHY QMAX?
For more than 50 years, QMAX Pumping Systems has partnered with councils, civil contractors, developers and engineers to deliver custom pump station solutions across NSW, ACT, QLD and VIC. From design and manufacture through to installation and ongoing maintenance, we provide compliant, high-quality infrastructure backed by practical engineering expertise and responsive support.
solutions
Q IS FOR QUALITY. TO THE MAX.
From precast concrete and fibreglass pump stations for sewer and stormwater, to rainwater reuse and HVAC pumping systems, QMAX delivers complete turnkey solutions. Every system is designed to comply with local council and water authority requirements, and is backed by whole-of-life service and maintenance.
featured project
lakeside estate sewer pump station
Lakeside Estate, a burgeoning residential estate situated north of Orange NSW, faced a unique challenge: a main trunk sewer line intersected the area, posing a hurdle for construction below it.
Who Are We
UNDER THE PUMP
FOR 50 YEARS
At QMAX, our track record speaks volumes. With over 500 projects successfully completed, we’ve been delivering 50 years of pump station engineering with tailored pumping and water management solutions. Our extensive experience across domestic, industrial, commercial, and mining applications sets us apart as industry leaders who don’t just provide products but create long-lasting, effective solutions.
Projects
Completed across NSW, ACT, QLD and VIC.
With nearly 50 years of experience our family owned business continues to grow and develop.
Our engineers, project managers and service technicians work together from design through to commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
QMAX works with local councils and water authorities, residential and commercial property developers, and civil contractors. Projects range from single-lot subdivisions to large-scale council infrastructure requiring formal water authority approval and compliance documentation.
Whether the project is a housing estate requiring a sewer pump station, a council upgrade to ageing infrastructure, or a civil contract needing a compliant, documented system, QMAX provides the engineering, manufacture, installation and ongoing service.
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TRUSTED ABOVE AND BELOW THE SURFACE
Our team works with you from initial scoping through to commissioning and beyond. In-house design means faster approvals and fewer surprises on site. Council-compliant documentation reduces submission risk. And because QMAX services what it installs, you have one reliable point of contact for the life of the system.
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Certifications and Approvals
ISO certifications
QMAX holds ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) certifications, all accredited through JAS-ANZ. Our systems are designed and built under certified quality management processes, giving councils and authorities the documentation confidence they need.
Industry approvals
QMAX Fortis precast concrete pump stations are listed on the WSAA Product Appraisal Register (Appraisal No. 589) and are approved for use by Melbourne Retail Water Agencies (MRWA), including South East Water, Yarra Valley Water, Greater Western Water and Coliban Water. This approval status simplifies specification and procurement for compliant infrastructure projects.
FAQs and knowledge share
QMAX pump stations are engineered with a 100-year design life to provide asset owners with long-term certainty. This engineered design life supports reduced whole-of-life costs, minimises future replacement requirements, and enables confident long-term infrastructure planning for councils, water authorities, and major developments.
QMAX Fortis precast concrete pump stations have been independently assessed through the Metropolitan Retail Water Agencies (MRWA) framework and are accepted for use by participating Victorian retail water authorities. This approval verifies alignment with authority requirements for quality, safety, performance, and long-term suitability in public water infrastructure.
Pre-approved design acceptance, documented performance, and alignment with authority standards help reduce the likelihood of redesign, resubmission, or project delays during approval processes.
QMAX provides whole-of-life support, including engineering documentation, commissioning assistance, operator training, and long-term service and maintenance planning.
QMAX combines MRWA acceptance, high-strength precast concrete construction, engineered durability, and full detailed design, engineering, and construction to deliver reliable, compliant water infrastructure outcomes.
Yes. Staged developments require pump stations that handle current low flows efficiently while accommodating future peak capacities. QMAX designs infrastructure from the outset to accommodate ultimate build-out scenarios, including sizing pump wells, access openings, rising mains and equipment to avoid costly retrofits as development progresses.
Emergency storage is the calculated capacity within a sewer system designed to temporarily hold wastewater when primary pump systems fail or undergo maintenance. This critical feature ensures essential services continue uninterrupted, preventing environmental damage, public health risks, and costly clean-up operations. QMAX designs emergency storage provisions into pump station projects as part of a compliant, whole-of-life approach to infrastructure planning.