Interim MUSIC Bioretention Treatment Node
The implications from the changes in treatment performance predictions between MUSIC (Model for Stormwater Improvement Conceptualisation) Version 3.01 and Version 4.0 are currently being investigated. In the meantime, the Water by Design Steering Committee has recommended the use of an interim MUSIC bioretention treatment node.
Deemed To Comply Solutions
The Deemed to Comply Solutions – Stormwater Quality outline a series of ‘off the shelf” stormwater solutions for meeting stormwater quality design objectives for small scale development. The solutions are intended to reduce the reporting and assessment requirements for developments – particularly stormwater management plan reporting requirements.
Multiple Use of Open Space Discussion Paper
This discussion paper explores the issues and opportunities associated with integrating WSUD into multiple-use open spaces.
Standard Drawings for water sensitive urban design
The Water by Design Program in association with the Queensland Division of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEAQ) has completed a set of standard drawings for water sensitive urban design. The drawings are intended to inform detailed design, standardise common design requirements (where possible) and reduce design and assessment costs and timeframes.
Certification Discussion Paper
This discussion paper explores the issue of verification and certification for the design and delivery of water sensitive urban design (WSUD).
A Business Case for WSUD
A Business Case was prepared to determine if the benefit of applying water sensitive urban design techniques to achieve the stormwater management design objectives proposed through the Draft State Planning Policy for Healthy Waters are likely to outweigh the costs for typical development types.
Misc Water by Design Reports
- A Review of Water Quality and Maintenance Costs of Constructed Water Bodies in Urban Areas of South East Queensland
- Discussion Paper – Constructed Waterbodies in Urban Areas of South East Queensland: Maintenance Issues and Costs to Local Government
- Integrated Water Cycle Planning Report v1.1
- Water Sensitive Urban Design: Developing design objectives for urban development in South East Queensland
- June 2006 – Strategy for WSUD in SEQ (2.7MB)
- 4 July 2005 – Summary of Barriers to Adoption Report
External Publications
- Guidelines for Soil Filter Media in Bioretention Systems (Version 2.01)
- Advancing the Design of Stormwater Biofiltration
- Transition to WSUD: The Story of Melbourne, Australia
- Lifecycle Costs of Water Sensitive Urban Design Treatment Systems (Draft Nov 2007)
Erosion and Sediment Control
Poorly managed construction sites can result in highly damaging sediment loads being delivered into receiving waters. Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) is an integral part of achieving WSUD outcomes during the construction phase of urban development and redevelopment projects.