ABOUT US
JOY in water
A family owned business of over 45 years, we are Australia’s leading Stormwater specialist. Working with councils, engineers and contractors we build risk-free, clean water solutions for the future. Our products and services cater for every project, and our experienced team provide advice and support in sales, delivery, installation and maintenance.
We are the innovators and problem solvers of the industry, with an investment in collaborative research and development that sets the standards for others to follow. Removing contaminants and gross pollutants from water is an ongoing challenge, and finding a cost-effective, high performing solution is our goal. Building a happy, healthy future for you and your family is our purpose.
A Constantly Changing Environment
Most importantly, to provide highly efficient and effective water improvement solutions, we are abreast of the many stringent and constantly changing requirements of water sensitive urban design.
Our philosophy of continuous improvement through research also means the team at SPEL is always at the forefront of water quality innovation working with engineers (both environmental and civil) and planners to find unique solutions to real-world challenges.
Experience
Field Testing for Improved Water Quality
Field Testing for Improved Water Quality
We work on high-quality solutions for stormwater pollutant removal. SPEL undertakes ‘proof of concept’ testing in a laboratory to demonstrate a product has potential in controlled, predictable conditions. Our main emphasis then becomes field-testing, ensuring these products will deliver in the real world.
The universities are engaged to independently conduct the field testing on all SPEL water quality improvement devices and report on the results.
Innovation
A Constantly Changing Environment
Stormwater Shepherds
Improving the quality of our urban waterways
Stormwater Shepherds are a not-for-profit imitative targeting plastic pollution in riparian environments. With urban generated pollution accounting for a staggering 80% of ocean plastic, it is our mission to stop it at the source.
Our 2020 strategic goals in stormwater management and pollution directly address this issue through prevention, action and lobbying.
Prevention – Driving positive outcomes through education.
Action – Community clean-ups restoring our riparian environments.
Lobbying – Thought leadership on sustainable stormwater infrastructure management.
Our Team
At SPEL we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our stormwater. After all, it’s people who make a business great, and we’re no exception.
OK, we might be strict on a few things – respect, humility, sharing cake on your birthday, and putting the empty milk container in the bin, but after that – it’s over to you.
We are a team that encourages personal growth and drive, nurtures kindness and support, and fuels creativity and imagination. We’re also pretty keen on sprucing up barista and BBQing skills, and the odd table tennis move. It’s what makes us well rounded.
We know what makes this business great. It’s our people and the relationships they continue to build and nurture with you, our customer.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Clint Mead
SPEL Nickname: Meadles
Hidden SPEL Talent: Has exceptional ability to leave his trail wherever he goes; is the inhouse Chef and we all wish he would start his own restaurant
SPEL Secret: He could probably write an accurate product review of everything you could possibly buy: So it pays to consult him before making any buying decisions







































John Lovett
SPEL Nickname: Grandpa
Hidden SPEL Talent: How to stay employed
SPEL Secret: 35 years of them…………
NSW/ACT TEAM
André Magar
Has been a massive Liverpool FC supporter since the age of 5 but only wishes the time difference with the UK isn’t what it currently is so he doesn’t have to wake up at 4 AM to watch the matches live.







































John Makin
Hidden SPEL Talent: A competitive person, my priority is my goal
SPEL Secret: If I can, find an answer to my 'Why' question.
Carl Lassen
SPEL Nickname: Too old for one!
Hidden SPEL Talent: Can read five different languages plus Australian.
SPEL Secret: Love to travel and meeting different cultures and have visited over 30 countries. Working on increasing number of languages spoken from three to enjoy my travels even more.
Zaid Ali
SPEL Nickname: Zed
Hidden SPEL Talent: Animal lover, for a pet cat and a couple sheep.
SPEL Secret: Would prefer to watch live sports over movies. Enjoys road trips, camping and fishing with family and friends.
Matt Charles
SPEL Nickname: Slinger
Hidden SPEL Talent: Jack of all trades, keeps calm and gets the job done.
SPEL Secret: Will do anything if offered free beer.
QLD TEAM
Chad Wright
Hidden SPEL Talent: Likes Bourbon, but hates coke!!!!!!!! And plays the piano like Billy Joel.
SPEL Secret: Has a passionate hate for KFC, but somehow seems to really love it every time he is forced to eat it.
Leon Attwood
Hidden SPEL Talent: Can be known to put up quicker workout times than some Crossfit Games athletes. Enjoys toast but can’t handle butter
SPEL Secret: We sometimes wonder if ‘impossible’ is in his vocabulary – By the way, manhandling a parked car to service a stormwater pit is a perfectly normal thing to do!







































Tom McNaughton
SPEL Nickname: Young Tom
Hidden SPEL Talent: Races go karts like he has stolen them.
SPEL Secret: Wishes his Ranger was a Kenworth
Tom Campbell
SPEL Nickname: Old Dog
Hidden SPEL Talent: An ex Rodeo clown now a rugby league referee: see the similarities
SPEL Secret: A foghorn on him that a ship would be proud off and is terrified of Sharks!!!!!
Clint Hornbuckle
SPEL Nickname: Little Round Fella
Hidden SPEL Talent: A crack shot, who we wonder if he used to be Lucky Luke
SPEL Secret: The king of practical jokes: Don’t worry we are keeping a revenge tally
Bernie Leahy
SPEL Nickname: Fossill
Hidden SPEL Talent: I’m very deaf, but can still hear you talking about me.
SPEL Secret: Spel Concrete Chef
SA/WA TEAM
Paul Garcia
VIC/TAS TEAM
Lee Parker
Hidden SPEL Talent: Enjoys singing country music, but CAN’T
SPEL Secret: Loves drinking Bourbon Whiskey, and CAN!
Jacob Pettman
A generalist and scientist who enjoys the outdoors, adventure sports and strength training.
David Knight
SPEL Nickname - Teacher
Hidden SPEL Talent – Educating myself on nuances of whisky, wine and fishing.
SPEL Secret – Long history of teaching cricket
David Pham
SPEL Nickname – Still too new to the company to have one!
Hidden SPEL Talent – Nothing is hidden with me!!
SPEL Secret – I’ll tell you in a year.
Pier Salandanan
Loves technology and the environment with a certain knack for adventure. Compelled by Laudato Si’, aims to protect the environment near or far from home
MAINTENANCE TEAM
Michael Maguire
Hidden SPEL Talent: Experimenting with Whiskey & Bourbon distilling
SPEL Secret: Manage to watch sporting events while still achieving goals, Has been to every Bathurst V8 Supercar event over the last 18 years except for this year and he hasn’t been the same since







































Lyn Lumabas
SPEL Nickname: Lyn
SPEL Hidden Talent: Multi-tasking and oh! Spinning pen around my fingers.
SPEL Secret: A terrible singer
Michael Kougias
SPEL Nickname: Kougar
Hidden SPEL Talent: Extensive professional background in environmental soil & water remediation
SPEL Secret: Been fishing the NSW coastline since I was a boy.
Nathaniel Woods
SPEL Nickname: Nate
Hidden SPEL Talent: Mechanical Engineer, so always questioning why and how something is done and if there is a better way of doing it.
SPEL Secret: Does well in go karts. (power to weight ratio helps)
Matt Hockey
SPEL Nickname: Matty
Hidden SPEL Talent: Loves anything Country and trained in the arts of archery. Used to play wing for his rugby team but still seems to make the props look small
SPEL Secret: If he had the choice, he would build an entire new country out of SPEL floating wetlands. Master of Wetlands!
Joseph Bautista
Daniel Tirados
SPEL Nickname: Spaceman Dan
Hidden SPEL Talent: Whips up super spicy food for unsuspecting friends.
SPEL Secret: That's not coffee in my morning mug, it's Coke










What is Joy in Water?
Whether it’s ice cubes cooling your drink, building sandcastles at the beach or exploring the waterways and estuaries in your kayak, the joy we experience from clean water is precious – and it’s worth fighting for.
12 million tonnes of plastic enter our water system each year, killing marine life, impacting our climate and ecosystem, and finding its way into our food and drinking water. Without drastic change, these numbers will continue to rise.
Clean water is our right, but we must act now to ensure its future. The joy, laughter and calm we experience depends on it.
What is Joy in Water?
Research & Development
We have a strong focus on continuous improvement – constantly developing solutions to deal with the increasing pressures on the environment and its water systems.
In keeping with our commitment to improve the world’s water and wastewater quality, we work with five respected universities – Queensland University of Technology (QUT), University of Sunshine Coast (USC), University of South Australia, Griffith University and University of Warwick (UK). With these establishments we undertake lab and field-testing to confirm product performance. We also work closely with Manly Hydraulics Laboratory in full-scale lab testing of new products.
FIELD TESTING FOR IMPROVED WATER QUALITY
Field Testing for Improved Water Quality
We work on high-quality solutions for stormwater pollutant removal. SPEL undertakes ‘proof of concept’ testing in a laboratory to demonstrate a product has potential in controlled, predictable conditions. Our main emphasis then becomes field-testing, ensuring these products will deliver in the real world.
The universities are engaged to independently conduct the field testing on all SPEL water quality improvement devices and report on the results.
A CONSTANTLY CHANGING ENVIRONMENT
A Constantly Changing Environment
Most importantly, to provide highly efficient and effective water improvement solutions, we are abreast of the many stringent and constantly changing requirements of water sensitive urban design.
Our philosophy of continuous improvement through research also means the team at SPEL is always at the forefront of water quality innovation working with engineers (both environmental and civil) and planners to find unique solutions to real-world challenges.
Sister Companies
Since commencing operation in 1972, All Pumps Sales & Service has been dedicated to providing solutions in all fields of fluid handling. All Pumps have been customising pumps to the exact requirements of clients in the civil and building industries with a range of robust, reliable pumps and environmentally approved pollution control systems.
Hydrostor has been manufacturing Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic pump stations since 1972. Designed in accordance with BS4994 Hydrostor’s FRP pump stations are manufactured for many applications and in a wide range of specifications to handle substances such as water, sewage, farm effluent, petroleum products and chemicals.