10.4122/1.1000001317 Faram, M.G. Andoh, R. Y. G. Williams, C.A. Innovative approaches to urban stormwater management DTU Library, Technical University of Denmark (DTU) 2005 BMP Flow Control sediments Storage Stormwater engineered SuDS treatment Hydro International (UK) Hydro International (USA) en Conference presentation 10.4122/1.1000001318 text/xml 1 \342\200\230Engineered\342\200\231 or \342\200\230hard\342\200\231 structure based SuDS (Sustainable (Urban) Drainage Systems) have become popular in recent years, presenting further options to the drainage engineer beyond some of the more conventional approaches. However, as with any approach, correct design practice must be applied if systems are to be effective and maintainable. Robust management of sediments is a prerequisite for the successful operation of any drainage system. If not adequately managed, sediments will accumulate in undesirable locations, making maintenance difficult, and will pass on to receiving watercourses, presenting a pollution threat. The paper considers best practice in the design and linking together of \342\200\230hard\342\200\231 SuDS components, specifically storage systems and sediment interceptors. It is concluded, based on the outputs of recent studies, that an optimal system will incorporate a storage chamber with designed-in sediment transfer facilities, feeding onward to well-designed flow control and sediment capture facilities.