Fact sheet

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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. […]

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. […]

Improving erosion and sediment control (ESC) practices and compliance on construction and building sites is a practical, fair and cost-effective strategy to prevent the amount of sediment runoff and associated costs to communities within urban areas. […]

Use this fact sheet to guide you on collecting macadamia leaves for genetic analysis. […]