Constructed waterbodies are a popular feature of urban development in South East Queensland (SEQ). However, anecdotal reports from local government officers within SEQ indicate that many of these waterbodies regularly fail to meet their design water quality objectives. […]
The utilisation of water sensitive urban design (WSUD) systems to treat stormwater runoff is becoming increasingly widespread throughout South East Queensland. Stormwater treatment designers, developers and councils need to understand the life cycle costs associated with the different treatment systems so as to make informed decisions regarding the appropriate application of WSUD technology. […]
Rapid growth in Queensland will bring increasing demands for water, recreational pressure on natural areas such as Moreton Bay and inland waterways, and greater demands for roads, housing, car parks, shopping centres and industrial estates, which in turn, may lead to degradation of the waterways. […]
Learn how to identify and manage the nationally endangered Swamp Tea-tree on your property. […]