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| Title | Organisation | Type | Headline | Date Uploaded |
| Bendigo Urban Lakes Plan | Greater Bendigo City Council | Case Study |
Development of water quality strategies for 5 recreational lakes in Bendigo. Production of action plans to improve water quality discharges. | 08-10-2003 |
| Builders' Code of Practice & Waste Management Guidelines for Construction & Demolition Sites | Yarra City Council | Guidelines |
Codes of practice and waste management guidelines for construction and demolition sites. | 29-10-2003 |
| Catchment Development Impact Project - Guidelines for Site Management, WSUD and planning. | Hobsons Bay City Council | Guidelines |
SMP Guidelines, WSUD guidelines, responses report developed as part of Catchment Development Impact Project | 24-10-2003 |
| City of Melbourne Integrated Planning Guidelines for Stormwater Management | Melbourne City Council | Case Study |
Ecological Sustainable Buildings (ESB) Policy - guidelines, training. | 09-10-2003 |
| City of Melbourne Sustainability Target - Stormwater | City of Melbourne | Model Management Tool |
Why is it good for City of Melbourne to have a target for stormwater quality?
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12-05-2008 |
| Clause 56.07 Hot Topics Forum - Presentations | Various | Presentation |
The Clause 56.07 Hot Topics Forum was conducted on 18 September 2007 for local government representative |
01-10-2007 |
| Clause 56.07, Questions and Answers | Clearwater | Guidelines |
This document provides a list of questions and answers relating to Clause 56.07 of the Victoria Planning Provisions (VPP) – the ‘Integrated Water Management’ requirements for residential subdivision. The document focuses on policy imp |
17-09-2007 |
| Clean Stormwater: A Planning Framework | Association of Bayside Municipalities | Guidelines Report |
Report and Framework containing treatment performance standards, assessment tools, model planning scheme provisions, and flexibility in stormwater management tool choice. | 07-10-2003 |
| Clearwater Hot Topics - WSUD Asset Maintenance Presentations 1 | Clearwater | Presentation |
Attached are the presentations from speakers from the Hot Topic Workshop - WSUD Asset Maintenance.
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20-12-2007 |
| Clearwater Hot Topics - WSUD Asset Maintenance Presentations 2 | Clearwater | Presentation |
Attached are the presentations from speakers from the Hot Topic Workshop - WSUD Asset Maintenance.
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20-12-2007 |
| Clearwater Hot Topics - WSUD Asset Maintenance Presentations 3 | Clearwater | Presentation |
Attached are the presentations from speakers from the Hot Topic Workshop - WSUD Asset Maintenance.
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20-12-2007 |
| Clearwater Hot Topics - WSUD Asset Maintenance Presentations 4 | Clearwater | Presentation |
Attached is the final presentation from speakers from the Hot Topic Workshop - WSUD Asset Maintenance. |
02-01-2008 |
| Colac Integrated Stormwater Improvement Project | Colac Otway Shire Council | Case Study Stormwater Officer |
Feasibility study, audit of premises, community awareness campaigns, planning scheme amendments, appointment of Stormwater Officer. | 08-10-2003 |
| Commercial Waste and Builders Education Program | Yarra City Council | Case Study |
Commercial waste education program - enforcement and development of amended local laws and planning conditions. Education and enforcement program for builders - development of Code of Practice. | 08-10-2003 |
| Constructed Waterways in Urban Developments Guidelines | Melbourne Water | Guidelines |
Melbourne Water’s Constructed Waterways in Urban Developments Guidelines should be consulted for key design principles. The guidelines are intended to promote constructed waterways that have greater e |
03-07-2009 |
| Council Training and Policy Development and Planning Scheme Amendments | Bass Coast Shire Council | Case Study |
Development and implementation of training programs and technical guidelines for council staff. | 08-10-2003 |
| Development of monitoring and review program for the Manningham Stormwater Management Plan | Manningham City Council | Case Study |
Monitoring and review of the Manningham stormwater management plan which will aid State of the Environment reporting. | 09-10-2003 |
| Documentation and Education in Stormwater Management | Hume City Council | Case Study |
Protecting the stormwater system - development of documentation. | 09-10-2003 |
| Enforcement guidelines for stormwater protection on building and construction sites | Kingston City Council and Melbourne Water | Guidelines |
Enforcement guidelines for stormwater protection on building and construction sites | 05-11-2003 |
| Enforcement Policy | EPA Victoria | Model Management Tool Publication |
EPA Victoria's principles for fair and consistent enforcement | 03-03-2004 |
| Implementation of Stormwater Action Plan Phase One | Yarra Ranges Shire Council | Case Study Stormwater Officer |
Integration of education objectives with capital and on ground works - installation of gross pollutant traps to be integrated in with educational programs. | 09-10-2003 |
| Implementing Urban Stormwater Treatment in Horsham Prior to it Entering the Wimmera River | Horsham Rural City Council | Case Study |
Construction of wetland in Horsham South catchment area. | 09-10-2003 |
| Improving Building and Construction Site Practices for Stormwater Quality Protection | Kingston City Council | Case Study |
Development, testing and dissemination of a range of education, enforcement and auditing resources. | 07-10-2003 |
| Improving Stormwater Management Practices on Construction Sites | Manningham City Council | Case Study |
Best practice with local government and industry, review of local laws, guidelines for best practice construction site management, education programs and materials, education/enforcement officer. | 09-10-2003 |
| Integrated Projects for Planning, Education, Enforcement and Structural Improvements for Stormwater | Kingston City Council | Case Study |
Integrating a range of general and business focused education, regulatory enforcement and detailed precinct level planning. | 09-10-2003 |
| Integrated Stormwater Education and Enforcement Program | Moreland City Council | Case Study |
Two components: Building a stormwater education kit for Moreland and Clean Cars and Creeks. | 22-10-2003 |
| Integrating Groundwater into the Urban Water Cycle | City of Casey | Report |
This report seeks to bring the Smart Water Fund Project's findings together to further develop the City of Casey's understanding of hydrogeology in the Cranbourne West area. It is also intended to provide information that is useful to the Cranbourne We |
12-11-2007 |
| Integration of Best Practice Stormwater Management Practices into Land Use Planning Processes | Moreland City Council | Case Study |
Reducing the negative impacts of building and development activities on stormwater quality. Training of Council staff, community guidelines, planning scheme amendments. | 08-10-2003 |
| Local Laws and Education/ Catchment Development Impact Project | Hobsons Bay City Council | Case Study Guidelines Report |
Addressing impacts new and existing developments are having on bayside municipalities. | 21-10-2003 |
| Melbourne 2030: Planning for Sustainable Growth | Department of Sustainability and Environment (State Government of Victoria) | Model Management Tool |
The Victorian Government's strategy to guide the growth of Melbourne expected over the next 30 years. | 22-10-2003 |
| Model local law for stormwater protection on building and construction sites | Kingston City Council and Melbourne Water | Model Management Tool |
Sample local law and code of practice for regulating building and construction sites. | 05-11-2003 |
| Model Planning Permit Conditions for Subdivisions | Casey City Council | Model Management Tool |
Model planning permit conditions to ensure effective environmental management on subdivision construction sites | 23-04-2004 |
| Moonee Ponds Creek Litter Initiative | Moreland City Council and Hume City Council | Case Study |
Suite of community education campaigns and activities to address problem of littering, and the installation of gross pollutant traps around shopping centres. | 22-10-2003 |
| Multi-focus Education Campaign and Enforcement Project | Campaspe Shire Council | Case Study |
Educational campaign to address residential impacts and litter; and increased regulatory enforcement. | 09-10-2003 |
| National Water Quality Management Strategy: Water Quality and Monitoring Guidelines | Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council, Agriculture and Resource Management | Guidelines |
Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council, Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand | 22-10-2003 |
| Pilot Project to Trial Development of a Stormwater Management Precinct Plan | Greater Shepparton City Council | Case Study |
Tatura pilot for regional Victoria. Use of planning scheme amendment using process established by the ABM project. | 22-10-2003 |
| Planning Permit Modifications | Campaspe Shire Council | Case Study |
Review of permit conditions issued for construction, focusing primarily on control of erosion and improved drainage. | 07-10-2003 |
| Port Phillip Coastal & Marine Planning Program | Association of Bayside Muncipalities | Report |
Series of reports, reviews and model planning schemes, standards developed through the Port Phillip Coastal & Marine Planning Program | 05-11-2003 |
| Protecting Victoria's Waters | EPA Victoria | Publication |
Brochure promoting the State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria) | 29-10-2003 |
| Queenscliff SWMP Implementation Stage 1 | Queenscliffe Borough Council | Case Study |
Educational material and workshops for community and commerce, drain stencilling, and the installation of gross pollutant traps. | 08-10-2003 |
| Reducing Stormwater Impacts in the Mount Alexander Shire Council | Mount Alexander Shire Council | Case Study |
Education and awareness program for local community, stencilling of pit covers, development of permit conditions and guidelines for developers, installation of gross pollutant traps, side entry litter baskets, litter nets. | 09-10-2003 |
| Regulating Building-Site Practices to Reduce Stormwater Pollution | Kingston City Council and Melbourne Water | Report |
Project Report and Project Technical Reports from the VSAP funded Regulating Building Site Practices to Reduce Stormwater Pollution project managed by Kingston City Council and Melbourne Water. | 05-11-2003 |
| Specification for Stormwater Quality Protection | Publication |
Specification for Stormwater Quality Protection | 21-12-2007 | |
| State Environement Protection Policies | EPA Victoria | Model Management Tool Publication |
All state environment protection policies now available online | 03-03-2004 |
| State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria) Implementation Project | Municipal Association of Victoria and EPA Victoria | Research |
Research report investigating Victorian local governments' capacity to fulfill their obligations under the State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria).
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30-01-2006 |
| Stony Creek Industrial Precinct Project | Maribyrnong City Council | Case Study Report |
Working with industry operators to reduce spills, inappropriate waste disposal, licence infringements, and illegal crossings. Education, enforcement, and prosecution of industrial operators. | 09-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Education and Plan Implementation | Melton Shire Council | Case Study Stormwater Officer |
Facilitation of stormwater education and implementation of stormwater management plan; industry audit/liaison reviewing current management practices, construction industry education campaign. | 09-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Litter Reduction Activities and Review of Stormwater Management Plan and Related Strategies | Port Phillip City Council | Case Study |
Education campaign focused on retail traders, school groups and beachgoers, installation of gross pollutant traps, water sensitive urban design and construction, enforcement and education program of building sites, retailers and beach users. | 09-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Management Kit for Building Sites | Clearwater Program and Victorian Litter Action Alliance | Kit |
CD Kit providing range of tools targeting education & enforcement programs for building and construction sites. | 05-11-2003 |
| Stormwater Management Project Officer | Whittlesea City Council | Case Study Stormwater Officer |
Employing stormwater management project officer to implement and develop a number of projects and programs. | 09-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Pollution Prevention - Code of Practice for Local, State and Federal Government | Environment Protection Authority (SA) | Guidelines Model Management Tool |
Code of practice providing agencies and their contractors with information on the strategies and techniques available to reduce the incidence of stormwater pollution at its source. | 22-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Pollution Prevention - Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry | Environment Protection Authority (SA) | Guidelines Model Management Tool |
This code covers a range of potential pollution sources from a variety of building and construction industry practices including subdivisional site works. | 22-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Pollution Prevention - Code of Practice for the Community | Environment Protection Authority (SA) | Guidelines Model Management Tool |
One of a series designed to cover activities in urban catchments as well as the planning and structural measures that need to be considered in an overall catchment management plan. | 22-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Quality Improvements | Swan Hill Rural City Council | Case Study |
Strategies to reduce pollution and develop education, planning and enforcement. Including redesign of outfalls, building retention basin for Tower Hill subdivision plan and development of treatment wetlands at Main Drain Swan Hill | 09-10-2003 |
| Subdivisions Project | Casey City Council | Audit Case Study Guidelines Report |
Comparing Environmental Auditors & Local Government Procedures to Achieve Planning Permit Compliance for Environmental Management on Major Subdivision Construction Sites. | 22-10-2003 |
| The Skink Link Friends of Chinamans Creek Rosebud West | Friends of Chinamans Creek | Display |
The Skink Link aims to protect the flora and fauna guarantee-listed swamp skink and to link the skink's habitat through an urban area to the nationally significant Tootgarook Swamp.
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12-03-2006 |
| The Watershed Approach - Integrated Structural and Non-Structural Stormwater Management | Greater Shepparton City Council | Case Study |
Detailed design and documentation of stormwater outfall treatments and stormwater treatments for retardation basins. Education and awareness material. | 09-10-2003 |
| Urban Water Cycle Management | Hunter & Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy | Model Management Tool |
Series of Urban Water Cycle Management Publications developed for the Hunter Central Coast Region. | 24-10-2003 |
| Victorian Stormwater Action Program Report | EPA | Report |
The Victorian Government launched the Victorian Stormwater Action Program (VSAP) in July 2000. Since then, under EPA Victoria’s management, projects totalling about $50 million have been undertaken ac |
10-01-2008 |
| Wangaratta Stormwater Management Plan Phase 1 Implementation | Wangaratta Rural City Council | Case Study |
Capital, planning, management and education strategies to improve water quality. | 09-10-2003 |
| Wastewater Re-Use, Stormwater Management and the National Water Reform Agenda | CSIRO | Report |
Possible policy directions for wastewater reuse and improved stormwater management. | 22-10-2003 |