Construction and Establishment Guidelines
Construction and Establishment Guidelines: Swales, Bioretention Systems and Wetlands.
Key features include:
- civil and landscape specifications
- step by step construction and establishment procedures and protocols
- sign-offs checklists and forms for certification and compliance
- clear illustrations and photographs
- includes a set of A3 sheets which can be laminated and taken on site for handy reference
This publication was developed in collaboration with leading practitioners, local government compliance officers and civil and landscape contractors. The guideline is supported by a training course offered by Water by Design. While the guideline has been produced for South East Queensland, it has relevance across much of Australia.
- Construction and Establishment Guidelines: Swales, Bioretention Systems and Wetlands (All Chapters 5.2MB PDF)
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Guideline extract: Step-by-Step Methods for Field Use
The step-by-step construction and establishment methods contained in the guidelines are also provided as a separate file. We suggest that they be printed on A3 paper, laminated and used as a handy reference on construction sites.
- Swale step-by-step methods (PDF document)
- Bioretention step-by-step methods (PDF document)
- Wetland step-by-step methods (PDF document)
Sign-Off Forms
Sample sign off forms are included in the Guideline and are available below in Word format for your convenience.
- Swale Sign Off Forms (Word document)
- Bioretention Sign Off Forms (Word document)
- Wetland Sign Off Forms (Word document)
Training Course:
This Guideline is supported by a one day course titled ‘Construction and Establishment of Vegetated Stormwater Systems’. Follow the link below for more information.