Water

A business case for best practice urban stormwater management […]

Through circulating this discussion paper, Water by Design seeks to stimulate ongoing exploration of the issues relating to verification and certification for improved water sensitive urban design outcomes.   […]

Soil particles washed off the land into our waterways are called sediment, which contain pollutants and reduce water quality. […]

Proper waste management not only maintains a clean and tidy work site, it keeps litter and building waste off the street and out of our waterways. […]

If your lot drains to an internal stormwater inlet pit, it needs to be protected. Stormwater inlet protection prevents coarse sediment from entering and blocking stormwater pipes, which can flood properties. […]

Keep stockpiles out of overland flow paths. If this is not possible, direct water run-off around the stockpile with a Perimeter bank made of compacted soil, or a row of sandbags on the up-slope side.   […]

Covering soil is the best way to stop erosion caused by rain and wind. […]

Using a kerb to lot groundcover prevents soil from eroding, filters overland flow and helps keep your site looking clean and tidy. […]

Entry/exit rock pads prevent the site entrance from becoming boggy and reduces sediment from being tracked onto the road. […]

Without downpipes, rainwater gushes from the roof onto bare dirt which increases erosion on your site. […]

A sediment barrier acts like a small dam to slow water and allow sediment to settle to the ground. […]

Sediment is not the only pollutant generated from building sites. Preparing or finishing new concrete surfaces (i.e. acid washing, exposed aggregate driveways) can clog stormwater infrastructure and pollute our waterways. […]