Web Links
The following websites bring together knowledge, experiences and expertise in water sensitive urban design (WSUD) and sustainable urban water management (SUWM) for specific regions or states in Australia. The websites are hosted by capacity building programs that aim to facilitate the transition from conventional to more sustainable forms of urban water management. These capacity building programs have developed a range of services to facilitate the transition within their state or region. These services range from policies and guidelines on best practice implementation, online libraries, case studies, training and information sessions, technical advisory services, and more.
Queensland
New South Wales
- Water Sensitive Urban Design in the Sydney Region (Sydney, NSW)
- WaterSmart (Hunter, Lower Mid-North Coast and Central Coast of NSW)
South Australia
Victoria
Western Australia
Research Institutions
The following research institutions undertake research that will inform and assist the transition from conventional to more sustainable forms of urban water management. The websites contain various details of the research activities and numerous publications, including research results and advice for industry.
Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology The aim of the Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology was to produce a decision support system able to predict the movement of water, particulates, and solutes from land to rivers, linking the impact of climate variability, vegetation, soil, and water management together in an integrated package. The website is an archive of the projects and outputs from the Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology during 1992-2005. The CRC for Catchment Hydrology’s successor is the eWater CRC.
eWater CRC eWater’s core business is building water management tools for partners and bringing those tools to Australian and international markets.
Facility for Advancing Water Biofiltration The aim of the Facility of Advancing Water Biofiltration (FAWB) is to provide proof of concept of biofilter technologies for managing urban water by developing and field-testing a range of biofilter systems.
National Urban Water Governance Program
The National Urban Water Governance Program is comprised of a group of social research projects that are investigating the changing governance of traditional urban water management in Australia.
Water Sensitive Cities09 Tour
Fifteen (15) young water industry professionals from across Australia are on a search for concepts, innovations and ideas to make cities more ‘water sensitive’. From the 18th April to the 4th May 2009, the group will visit European cities that are taking a holistic approach to water management in urban environments and will build a network of people involved in transitioning to a water sensitive city. Sarah Walker from the Water by Design program will be participating thanks to support by the South East Queensland Healthy Waterways Partnership and the Stormwater Industry Association of Queensland.
To find out more visit http://watersensitivecities09.com The website will be used to share stories, photos, videos and other content on what the group finds and to document what the findings mean for Australia in moving towards Water Sensitive Cities.