Water by Design offers a range of best practice guidelines to support the implementation of water sensitive urban design and integrated water management in urban areas.

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The Document Map

The document map below shows the range of guidelines published by Water by Design as well as those currently in development. The documents are arranged in line with the urban development process, starting with planning and concept feasibility and progressing to operation and maintenance.

Please click on the guideline titles to view more information or to obtain a copy.

Planning and Concept Feasibility	Design Development (Development Approval)	Detailed Design (Operational Works Approval)	Construction	Establishment (Defect Liability Period)	Operation & Maintenance
Total Water Cycle Planning Guideline How to prepare plans
Business Case Costs & benefits
Concept Design Guideline Inspiration, early planning considerations & process
Stormwater Harvesting Guidelines Planning & design considerations
	MUSIC Modelling Guidelines Methodologies, parameters & checklists
	Deemed to Comply & Worked Solutions Treatment sizes, reporting & assessment for low risk sites
	Technical Design Guidelines Detailed design process & calculations
		Standard Drawings Technical details for wetlands & bioretention
	Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control (International Erosion Control Association 2008)
			Construction & Establishment Guideline Specifications, methods , sign-off forms and certification
			Asset Transfer Guideline Compliance & verification for constructed systems
					Maintenance Guideline Routine requirements & checklists
				Rectification Guideline Troubleshooting & solution identification

Local guidance may apply in some circumstances