IMPORTANT NOTICE: MUSIC Version 5 was recently released by eWater, and so the advice provided below is currently being reviewed.
The current set of design objectives for urban stormwater quality management in South East Queensland aim to reduce the mean annual loads of TSS by 80%, TP by 60% and TN by 45% (relative to [...]
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Deemed to Comply Solutions – Stormwater Quality – Version History
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Version 1.0
May 2010
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The words “water sensitive urban design” have been removed from the titles of the documents. Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) is a philosophy [...]
Water Sensitive Urban Design Deemed to Comply Solutions – Stormwater Quality (Draft) outline a series of “off the shelf” stormwater solutions for meeting stormwater quality design objectives for small scale development across South East Queensland. The solutions are intended to reduce the reporting and assessment requirements for developments, and reduce or avoid the need for water quality modelling and stormwater management plan reporting requirements, while still ensuring appropriate stormwater quality treatment is employed.
The Framework for the Integration of Flooding and Stormwater Management into Open Space details best practice approaches for integrating water sensitive urban design (WSUD) elements into multiple use open space. The intent of the framework is to enhance public open spaces and provide incentives for higher standards of WSUD.
Best practice stormwater management objectives are set [...]
This fact sheet is aimed at professionals involved in all aspects of urban development. It provides a brief explanation of the need for a new approach to the management of urban water in South East Queensland, and an overview of key water sensitive urban design concepts.
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This fact sheet provides professionals involved in industrial development with an explanation of key water management issues in industrial areas. It is also a guide to the process of designing an industrial site or precinct to minimise stormwater pollution and manage changes in hydrology resulting from industrial development. Lastly it illustrates case studies [...]
This fact sheet aims to help residents of South East Queensland take steps to protect the local waterways. It includes a summary on what a raingarden actually is, the benefits of raingardens, and a step by step guide to constructing one in your own back yard.
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ABC’s Gardening Australia ran a segment on how to build a raingarden. View [...]
Erosion and Sediment Control Kit
Fact Sheet 1 Erosion and Sediment Control Daily Site Check List
Fact Sheet 2 Erosion and Sediment Control on Residential Building Sites
