Product Specifications

Custom Wicking Solutions

When standard products don't fit your project brief, our in-house CNC machine cuts wicking cells and polyethylene sheeting to any shape or dimension — and our technical team designs bespoke systems tailored to your site.

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In-House Manufacturing

CNC Precision Cutting

WaterUps operates its own CNC machine, allowing us to cut both wicking cells and polyethylene liner sheeting to any shape or dimension required by your project. This means no project is too complex or non-standard — we fabricate to your exact specifications.

CNC-Cut Wicking Cells

WaterUps wicking cells are precision-cut using our in-house CNC machine to match the exact geometry of your planting bed, planter, or tree pit. Any shape — circular, triangular, L-shaped, or irregular — can be accommodated. Cells are cut from our standard polypropylene stock and fitted together seamlessly to maximise reservoir coverage.

CNC-Cut Polyethylene Sheeting

Our CNC machine also cuts polyethylene sheeting to precise dimensions and shapes. This is used in conjunction with WaterUps' clip in feet and inlet pipes to support custom designs for in-ground installations, retrofit projects, and non-standard planter geometries where our cells won't fit. Sheeting is cut to your supplied CAD drawings or site measurements.

Any Shape Circular, triangular, L-shaped, or fully irregular geometries
Any Scale From single planter retrofits to large commercial installations
Fast Turnaround In-house fabrication means shorter lead times than outsourced cutting
CNC in Action

Custom Fabrication — Real Projects

From a single tree reservoir to 100+ cells laid across a curved indoor garden — our CNC fabrication capability makes any geometry possible.

Installing 100+ CNC-cut wicking cells at The Calyx, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

The Calyx — Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

500+ CNC-cut wicking cells laid to fit the curved geometry of this iconic indoor garden, creating a 1,700L underground reservoir

WaterUps custom tree reservoir with inlet pipe and water level indicator

Custom Dual Inlet Round

Precision-engineered reservoir with dual inlet pipe for fill access and constant level indication — designed for indoor planters with no overflow

Our Capabilities

What We Can Design For You

From tree reservoirs to vertical gardens, our team has designed custom wicking solutions for some of Australia's most challenging landscape projects.

Tree Reservoir Systems

Custom-designed sub-surface reservoirs for large-canopy street trees and feature trees. Engineered to support trees up to 15m canopy spread with minimal maintenance.

Rain Garden Integration

Integrated wicking and bioretention systems for WSUD-compliant rain gardens. Captures stormwater and redistributes it to plant root zones via capillary action.

Vertical Garden Systems

Sub-irrigation solutions for living walls and vertical gardens are in development. Eliminates the need for drip irrigation while maintaining consistent moisture across all panels.

Podium & Basement Gardens

Lightweight wicking systems for elevated podium gardens and basement-level planters with limited drainage. Engineered to manage water load within structural constraints.

Retrofit Solutions

Retrofit existing planters, raised beds, and inground gardens with WaterUps® wicking technology. Minimal maintenance, maximum plant performance improvement.

Food Growing Systems

Integrated wicking systems for commercial food production. Enjoy the flavour quality from growing in soil with the benefits of hydroponic consistency. Suitable for urban farms, community gardens, and institutional food security projects.

Our Process

How We Work With You

01

Initial Consultation

Our technical team reviews your project brief, site conditions and water management objectives.

02

System Design

We develop a bespoke wicking system design, including reservoir sizing, cell layout, and inlet/overflow configuration.

03

CNC Fabrication

Where standard products don't fit, our in-house CNC machine cuts cells and polyethylene sheeting to your exact dimensions and shapes.

04

Specification Package

We can provide a complete specification package including CAD designs, product data sheets, installation guide, and suggested maintenance schedule.

05

Supply & Support

We supply all components and can suggest installation providers if required. Our team is available throughout the project for technical guidance.

Case Studies

Custom Projects in Action

Cultural Institution

The Calyx — Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

100+ modular wicking cells precision-cut to fit the unique curved geometry of this iconic indoor garden, creating a 1,700L underground reservoir.

Infrastructure

Westfield

Large-scale installation for low maintenance and customer friendly commercial greening. Custom polyethylene sheeting cut to retrofit round planters.

Hospitality

Saffire Freycinet Hotel

Bespoke wicking planters with CNC-cut cells to fit the irregular planter geometries of this luxury resort's landscaping.

Government

National Capital Authority

Custom rain garden integration for WSUD compliance in the Parliamentary Triangle. CNC-cut cells for the bioretention reservoirs.

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What to Include in Your Enquiry

To provide an accurate custom solution proposal, please include the following in your initial enquiry:

Project type and scale (m² or number of planters)
Site location and climate zone
Plant palette and canopy size requirements
Water source (mains, stormwater, recycled)
CAD drawings or site measurements for CNC cutting
Structural constraints (rooftop load limits, etc.)
WSUD or sustainability certification requirements
Timeline and installation date
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Our technical team works directly with landscape architects, developers, and councils to specify the right wicking solution for your project. No retail — trade enquiries only.

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