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| Title | Organisation | Type | Headline | Date Uploaded |
| 2002 Victorian Local Government Environment Management Survey - Programs, Resources and Management Approaches | Municipal Association of Victoria | Report |
Report on the findings of the 2002 MAV Local Government Environment Management Survey undertaken by the MAV in May 2002 | 29-10-2003 |
| 50 Ways to Care for Our Coast | Coastcare | Publication |
Brochure outlining simple steps to minimise impacts on our coasts. | 22-10-2003 |
| 60L Green Building WSUD case study | Clearwater | Case Study |
Case study of the WSUD employed at the 60L Green Building in Carlton, Victoria | 20-01-2006 |
| A Decision-Support-System for Determining Effective Trapping Strategies for Gross Pollutants | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Report |
Decision Support System assisting authorities to select an appropriate strategy for trapping gross pollutants. | 24-10-2003 |
| A Neighbourhood Environment Improvement Plan for the Lower Stony Creek Corridor | Maribyrnong City Council | Report |
The Stony Creek Neighbourhood Environment Improvement Plan (NEIP) seeks to enable the vision of 'a clean Stony Creek corridor that is the pride of all our community'.
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04-07-2006 |
| ABM Bin It Or Swim In It Program | Association of Bayside Muncipalities | Model Management Tool |
Framework for the ABM's summer ‘Bin it or swim in it’ litter prevention program 2003/04 | 29-10-2003 |
| Altona Green Park WSUD case study | Clearwater | Case Study |
Altona Green Park, a combined residential and recreational development, is an example of a financially successsful yet also environmentally sustainable. | 27-10-2005 |
| Altona Tip Wetland Development | Hobsons Bay City Council | Case Study |
Re-development of open water channel into series of 3 water quality improvement ponds to treat run-off prior to it entering Port Phillip Bay. | 08-10-2003 |
| Arndell Park WSUD case study | Clearwater | Case Study |
case study of numerous WSUD treatment measures employed in housing estate | 20-01-2006 |
| Arnolds Creek & Ryan's Creek or Toolern Creek Wetlands | Melton Shire Council | Case Study |
Feasibility and design study investigating capability of sites to support a wetland. | 09-10-2003 |
| Audit Guidelines for Stormwater Protection on Building & Construction Sites | Kingston City Council and Melbourne Water | Guidelines |
Audit guidelines for councils implementing building and construction site education/enforcement programs. | 05-11-2003 |
| Audit of Golf Courses and Playing Fields | Yarra City Council | Case Study |
Incorporating water sensitive urban design into golf courses. | 08-10-2003 |
| Australian Runoff Quality Guidelines | Instiitute of Engineers Australia | Guidelines |
Overview of the current best practice in the management of urban stormwater in Australia - runoff quality guidelines. | 29-10-2003 |
| Avoca Riverflat Enhancement | Pyrenees Shire Council | Case Study |
Treatment of a stormwater drain in Avoca, changing attitudes of residents. | 08-10-2003 |
| Avoca Riverflat Enhancement & Beaufort Stormwater Enhancement | Pyrenees Shire Council | Case Study |
Project focusing on installation of litter trap and construction of swale drain in Avoca to reduce pollutants entering waterways, increasing public awareness. | 09-10-2003 |
| Bannon Road Gross Pollutant Trap | Nillumbik Shire Council | Case Study |
Installation of gross pollutant trap to reduce sediment load being discharged into Diamond Creek and the Yarra River. | 07-10-2003 |
| Barak Bushland WSUD case study | Clearwater | Case Study |
Case Study of WSUD at Barak Bushland which protects the Diamond Creek by filtering stormwater while also providing a haven for biodiversity | 29-09-2005 |
| Bayside City Council C44 - WSUD Compliance guidelines | Bayside City Council | Guidelines |
When it rains... How to deliver effective stormwater management
Water sensitive25-08-2009 |
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| Be part of building 10,000 raingardens to help your local waterways. | Melbourne Water | Demonstration |
A raingarden resembles a regular garden with one major difference - it is positioned to receive rainwater from hard surfaces such as a downpipe from a roof, paved areas or roads. Using layers of soil and gravel for filtration and planted with a |
18-02-2010 |
| Benchmarking for Local Government | LGPRO | Model Management Tool |
Registration, results & tools for local government benchmarking program. | 05-11-2003 |
| 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 |
| Best Practice Environmental Management Guidelines for Urban Stormwater - Background Report | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Guidelines Report |
Summary of major sources of pollution in urban run-off, how it affects stormwater quality, and pollutant removal methods. | 24-10-2003 |
| Best Practice Management Guideline Series for Industry, Builders and Commercial premises | Bass Coast Shire Council and South Gippsland Shire Council | Guidelines Publication |
Best Practice Management Guideline Series for Industry, Builders and Commercial premises developed for Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shire Councils. | 10-01-2006 |
| Best Practice Stormwater Management Guides for Industry | Kingston City Council | Case Study Guidelines |
Practical guides and codes of practice for the best practice management of stormwater in five industry sectors. | 09-10-2003 |
| Blackburn Lake Discharge and Water Quality Monitoring Program: Data Summary and Interpretation | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Research |
Summary and interpretation of data collected from two years of extensive flow and water quality monitoring from an urban pollution control pond. | 24-10-2003 |
| Blackburn Lake Stormwater Quality Improvement | Whitehorse City Council | Case Study |
Installation of litter traps on three inlets to Blackburn Lake - treatment of stormwater via chemical, biological and physical processes. | 22-10-2003 |
| Botanic Gardens Wetland - Detailed Design | Greater Bendigo City Council | Case Study |
Bendigo Botanic Gardens wetland - design and development. | 08-10-2003 |
| Bridgewater and Koorong Vale Stormwater Upgrade | Loddon Shire Council | Case Study |
Feasibility study, concept design system and construction for diversion of low flow and contaminated stormwater to an evaporation basin or wetland. Raise community awareness regarding septic tanks and sullage movement. | 22-10-2003 |
| Brisbane City Council's Healthy Waterways Campaign | Brisbane City Council | Publication |
Posters and signs developed as part of Brisbane City Council's stormwater education campaign. | 05-11-2003 |
| 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 |
| Burrumbeet Creek Wetland/Flow Control Basin, with Targeted Industry Education Program | Ballarat City Council | Case Study |
Wetland construction and education/enforcement program; launch of awareness program promoting purpose of gross pullutant traps and wetlands. | 07-10-2003 |
| Business Streams Stormwater Education Program | Nillumbik Shire Council | Case Study |
Education program developed for local businesses regarding stormwater pollution prevention. | 20-01-2006 |
| Capture and Re-use of Stormwater Investigation | Manningham City Council | Case Study |
Re-use of water runoff from Council managed properties. Reducing peak flow in waterways and reducing nutrients entering the natural environment. | 09-10-2003 |
| Care About Our Waterways | Melbourne Water | Publication |
Pamphlet highlighting the effect of litter on our waterways. | 29-10-2003 |
| Casey Civic Precinct Wetland Establishment/Installation of Litter Traps at Endeavour Hills and Cranbourne | Casey City Council | Case Study |
Installation of litter traps to improve the quality of an existing wetland and improve water quality in commercial areas. | 22-10-2003 |
| Catch a falling storm | Website |
Article from Nine MSN The Bulletin - An Australian water system that's less energy-consuming and cheaper than desalination is capturing international attention.
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08-11-2007 | |
| Catching On | Merri Creek Management Committee | Case Study |
Educating employees in small automotive workplaces about responsibilities and requirements of working in a catchment. | 07-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Catchment Development Impact Project - Stormwater Education Brochures - industry & households | Hobsons Bay City Council | Publication |
Educational brochures for industry and households. | 24-10-2003 |
| Catchment Development Impact Project - Stormwater Education Posters | Hobsons Bay City Council | Publication |
Educational posters for construction sites and community. | 24-10-2003 |
| Catchment Development Impact Project Education & Training Program Report | Hobsons Bay City Council | Report |
Education and training material to support the Statutory Responses to the Catchment Development Impact Project | 24-10-2003 |
| CERES Water Education Programs | CERES Community Environment Park | Case Study |
Water education programs at CERES | 09-08-2004 |
| 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 |
| City of Whittlesea Environmental Events Program | Whittlesea City Council | Presentation |
Whittlesea City Council coordinate an annual environmental events program for local residents and the wider community. | 23-08-2004 |
| Clarence Valley Sustainable Water Development Control Plan | Maclean, Grafton, Pristine Waters, Copmanhurst Councils | Publication |
Clarence Valley | 09-08-2004 |
| Clause 56.07 - 4 Implementation Toolkit Victorian Planning Provision | Clearwater | Kit |
Clause 56.07-4 Implementation Toolkit for Councils |
15-05-2008 |
| 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 Events 2003 | Municipal Association of Victoria and Stormwater Industry of Victoria | Report |
Report on the events and outcomes for 2003 Clearwater Program. | 14-04-2004 |
| 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 |
| Clearwater Roadshows, June 2003 | Clearwater Program | Kit |
Series of presentations on urban stormwater management. | 22-10-2003 |
| Clearwater Toolbox | Municipal Association of Victoria | Case Study |
Development of Clearwater Toolbox kit to assist councils in delivering effective stormwater education programs. | 09-10-2003 |
| Clearwater WebLinks | Clearwater Program | Website |
List of stormwater related websites | 02-12-2003 |
| Clearwater: Supporting local government and industry achieve sustainable urban water management | Clearwater | Presentation |
Clearwater submission to the Banksia Foundation Premier's Business Sustainability Awards | 12-10-2004 |
| 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 |
| Commercial Waste Management Guidelines | City of Yarra | Guidelines |
Details good waste management practices for commercial premises | 09-08-2004 |
| Community Education and Awareness | Ararat Rural City Council | Case Study |
Education and awareness campaign for business, industry, and the general public. | 08-10-2003 |
| Community Education and Involvement | North Central Catchment Management Authority | Case Study |
Stormwater education; professional development; litter study and protocol information. | 08-10-2003 |
| Community Education and Involvement | Corangamite Catchment Management Authority | Case Study |
Stormwater education; professional development; litter study and protocol information. | 22-10-2003 |
| Community Education and Involvement | Goulburn Valley Region Water Authority | Stormwater Officer |
Stormwater education; professional development; litter study and protocol information. | 22-10-2003 |
| Community Wetlands - Stage 1, Development Plans | Southern Grampians Shire Council | Case Study |
Community wetland proposal for Hamilton - long term goal of education centre for wetlands and stormwater management. | 08-10-2003 |
| Concept Deisgn Guidelines for Water Senstive Urban Design | Water by Design | Guidelines |
Concept Design Guidelines for Water Sensitive Urban Design.
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15-07-2009 |
| 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 |
| Constructed Wetland Systems - Design Guidelines for Developers | Melbourne Water | Guidelines |
Design requirements for stormwater runoff treatment using wetland systems. | 29-10-2003 |
| Construction of Wetland & Installation of Side Entry Pit Baskets and Gross Pollutant Traps | Moira Shire Council | Case Study |
Investigation of options for stormwater reuse for agricultural purposes, installation of side entry pit baskets, feasibility study for wetland construction on Murray River Floodplain, Installation of gross pollutant traps in Cobram and Yarrawonga. | 09-10-2003 |
| Cooperatively Improving the Communities and Councils Management of Urban Stormwater in the Wimmera Region | Yarriambiack Shire Council | Case Study Stormwater Officer |
Council and community capacity building program targeting industry owners and operators, land developers, builders, local community and council workers. Stormwater issues addressed include industrial, residential, development and road management effects. | 09-10-2003 |
| Corral Car Park Stormwater Treatment Train | Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board | Case Study |
Treatment train including: sediment detention swales, energy dispersion units, vegetative filter strips, surfacing car park edge and entry. | 09-10-2003 |
| Council Construction and Maintenance Contract Specifications | Local Government Professionals (LGPro) | Case Study Model Management Tool |
Developing and testing model contract specifications. | 22-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Cremorne Street Urban Design and Construction | Yarra City Council | Case Study |
South Richmond streetscape design project. | 08-10-2003 |
| Dandenong Creek Wetlands and Education Centre | Greater Dandenong City Council | Case Study |
Development of litter trap and wetlands near Stud Road, installation of interpretive signage. Increase public awareness of stormwater issues and provide opportunity to develop a learning centre for schools. | 09-10-2003 |
| Demonstration Project on Use of Bio Retention Trench (Water Sensitive Urban Design Principles) in Unsewered Areas | Cardinia Shire Council | Case Study |
Trial use of bio retention trenches to improve water quality. | 08-10-2003 |
| Designing and Implementing Urban Stormwater Treatment in Halls Gap Prior to it Entering Fyans Creek | Northern Grampians Shire Council | Case Study |
Treat unmade road and residential land runoff before it reaches Fyans Creek (Halls Gap). | 09-10-2003 |
| Designing and Implementing Urban Stormwater Treatment in Murtoa | Yarriambiack Shire Council | Case Study |
Implement treatment train addressing industrial land use in Murtoa. | 09-10-2003 |
| Designing and Implementing Urban Stormwater Treatment Prior to it Entering the River in Dimboola | Hindmarsh Shire Council | Case Study |
Implementation of an urban stormwater treatment train to address effect of runoff from unsealed roads into the Wimmera River. | 09-10-2003 |
| Developing Monitoring and Evaluation Protocols for Non-Structural Measures | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Case Study |
Four reports produced from research into use, value, cost and evaluation of non-structural best management practices to improve urban stormwater quality. | 22-10-2003 |
| Development of Challenge Street Wetlands | Nillumbik Shire Council | Case Study |
Development of wetland to treat stormwater runoff from surrounding residential development. | 09-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Development of Strategy and Educational Program to Reduce Pollutants from Commercial Areas | Whitehorse City Council | Case Study |
Reducing litter entering stormwater system - shopping centres and business precincts. | 09-10-2003 |
| Do It Right - Clean Site Information Sheets | KESAB | Publication |
24-10-2003 | |
| Docklands Park Stormwater Harvesting and Reuse Project | Docklands Authority | Case Study |
Stormwater harvesting and reuse pilot study. Water sensitive urban design at Docklands. Education program for developers and community. | 07-10-2003 |
| Documentation and Education in Stormwater Management | Hume City Council | Case Study |
Protecting the stormwater system - development of documentation. | 09-10-2003 |
| Dog Poo - Fact Sheet | Victorian Litter Action Alliance | Publication |
Fact sheet on 'dog poo' - the issue, responsbile pet ownserhsip, statistics | 29-10-2003 |
| Doing It Right On Site - Resource Order Form | Clearwater Program and Victorian Litter Action Alliance | Guidelines |
Download the order form attached to purchase material developed for the Doing It Right On Site workshops (March 2004). Includes Builders Guides, CD-ROM and Resource Kit. | 23-04-2004 |
| Doing it Right on Site #2 | Clearwater Program and Victorian Litter Action Alliance | Presentation |
Presentations from Doing It Right On Site #2 held on 25 March 2004 | 30-03-2004 |
| Don't Let Your Business Go Down the Drain | Maroondah City Council | Case Study |
Reducing stormwater pollution from automotive sector by helping businesses to adopt best practice management. | 07-10-2003 |
| Down Under Down Under - Managing Melbourne's Stormwater and Sewerage Systems | Melbourne Water | Publication |
Pamphlet explaining the urban stormwater and sewerage systems. | 29-10-2003 |
| Drain Safety | Melbourne Water | Publication |
Safety information on stormwater drains developed by Melbourne Water. | 29-10-2003 |
| Drain Stencilling Awareness Program | Hobsons Bay City Council | Case Study Publication |
School and community pilot program - development of logo and slogan, drain stencilling, media promotion. | 22-10-2003 |
| Drain Stencilling Safety Manual | Western Region Councils Sustainability Group | Guidelines |
Drain stencilling safety plan, action plan and stencil designs - frog, platypus and fish stencils. | 29-10-2003 |
| Drains to Our Waterways Kit | Melbourne Water | Kit |
The Drains to our Waterways kit encourages students and the community to work to achieve positive outcomes for the environment. | 29-10-2003 |
| East Gippsland Stormwater Quality Improvement Program | East Gippsland Shire Council | Case Study |
Key stormwater treatment infrastructure: gross pollutant traps, litter screening devices, nutrient stripping wetlands, sedimentation basins, and drainage line rehabilitation. | 09-10-2003 |
| Education of Council Staff | Yarra City Council | Case Study |
Education program, targeting internal staff at City of Yarra, including seminars and written education material. | 22-10-2003 |
| Education, Awareness and Training Program | South Gippsland Shire Council | Case Study |
Improving awareness of stormwater quality - education of Council staff, contractors and residents. | 08-10-2003 |
| Education/Gross Pollutant Traps/ Feasibility Study | Port Phillip City Council | Case Study |
Addressing the litter problem - education, awareness, strategic audit of litter bins, installation of litter traps. | 08-10-2003 |
| Edwardes Lake, Our Lake Neighbourhood Environment Improvement Plan (NEIP) | Darebin City Council | Case Study |
The NEIP aims to lessen negative stormwater impacts, improve water quality and engage the community in the task of creating a more sustainable Edwardes Lake
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07-10-2003 |
| Effective Environmental Education - Working with the Community & Small Business | Waverley Council (NSW) and University of New South Wales (UNSW) | Case Study |
Report from the Effective Environmental Education Project which developed and guided a range of education strategies to positively impact on behaviours to reduce stormwater pollution. | 29-10-2003 |
| Effectiveness of Stormwater Litter Traps for Syringe and Litter Removal. | Melbourne Water | Report Research |
Technical report on effectiveness of two types of drainage litter traps in removing syringes and litter before they reach Melbourne's waterways and bays. | 29-10-2003 |
| Effectiveness of Street Sweeping for Stormwater Pollution Control | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Research |
Assessment of efficiency of Australian street sweeping practices in the removal of pollutants from street surfaces. | 24-10-2003 |
| Elster Creek Catchment Water Quality Improvement Program | Port Phillip City Council | Case Study |
Investigation of catchment to prioritise capital works, education and awareness programs. | 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 |
| Environmental Audits of Road Construction Projects | VicRoads | Case Study |
Using an environmental auditor to conduct independent audits in relevant road construction projects. | 09-10-2003 |
| Environmental Education Resource - Volume 1: Urban Stormwater | North Central Catchment Management Authority | Kit |
School education resource manual designed to educate on urban stormwater management. | 29-10-2003 |
| Environmental Protection Measures for Construction Sites Hierarch | Casey City Council | Model Management Tool |
Educational tool detailing the Environmental Protection Measures that may be Employed on Construction Sites and the Hierarchy in which they Should be Employed | 23-04-2004 |
| Environmental Review of Building Sites: A Tool for Councils | Environment Protection Authority (NSW) | Model Management Tool |
Tool designed for environmental officers in local councils (NSW) planning a commercial and industrial environmental review program. | 22-10-2003 |
| Evaluating What Works (Clearwater Program) | Clearwater Program | Case Study Presentation |
Paper presented at the Leading On Litter 2004 conference, Melbourne on evaluation of the Clearwater Program - cost, framework, outcomes, benefits, etc. | 04-06-2004 |
| Geelong Healthy Waterways Program | City of Greater Geelong | Case Study |
City of Greater Geelong Healthy Waterways Program | 24-03-2005 |
| Good Residential Design Guide - Stormwater | Australian Greenhouse Office | Guidelines |
Fact sheet for homeowners outlining steps for better stormwater management. | 22-10-2003 |
| Goulburn Broken Stormwater Pollution Prevention Project and Implementation of Stormwater Self Management Prevention Project | Greater Shepparton City Council | Case Study Stormwater Officer |
Project officer coordinating education and training activities. | 08-10-2003 |
| Goulburn Broken Urban Stormwater Awareness and Training | Greater Shepparton City Council | Case Study Stormwater Officer |
Implementation of: stormwater community education program, industry workshops and audits, assistance to council, and education and training targeting the construction industry. | 09-10-2003 |
| Grange Burn WaterCare and Community Wetland Project | Southern Grampians Shire Council | Case Study |
Minimising amount and range of pollution entering Grange Burn and Lake Hamilton - development of management actions and incentives (community consultation), raise community awareness of link between litter traps, wetlands, and reducing pollution. | 09-10-2003 |
| Growing Leaders: The Evaluation of a Customised Leadership Development Program | National Urban Water Governance Program, Monash University | Research |
Growing Leaders: The Evaluation of a Customised Leadership Development Program | 06-11-2009 |
| Gudielines for Soil Filter Media in Bioretiention Systems (Version 2.01) | Facility for Advancing Water Biofiltration | Guidelines |
Revision of FAWB's filter media guidelines | 17-03-2008 |
| Guidelines for Monitoring and Evaluation of Non-Structural Measures | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Guidelines |
Non-structural stormwater quality best management practices - guidelines for monitoring & evaluation | 24-10-2003 |
| Harvesting and Reuse or Urban Stormwater - Indented Head | Greater Geelong City Council | Case Study |
Establishing Indented Head as a pilot case for sustainable provision of stormwater services. | 09-10-2003 |
| Harvesting Stormwater from an Urban Setting - Rooftop Greening | Melbourne City Council | Case Study |
Design and construction of a complete water harvesting system. | 22-10-2003 |
| Help Drain Main Save Thunderberg! | Stormwater.org.au | Demonstration |
Interactive Stormwater Pollution Game
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19-03-2008 |
| High Density Car Washing Sites | Yarra City Council | Case Study |
Collection of rainwater to supplement or replace current potable supplies and diversion of carwash wastewater into sewer and irrigation. | 07-10-2003 |
| Hot Topics - Getting stormwater back in the ground | Clearwater | Presentation |
Hot Topics - Getting stormwater back in the ground: The benefits of disconnection and infiltration 01-04-2010 |
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| Hot Topics - Introduction to Water Sensitive Urban Design 2 | Clearwater | Presentation |
Attached are the presentations from speakers from the Hot Topic Workshop - Introduction to Water Sensitive Urban Design.
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22-07-2009 |
| Hot Topics - policy and planning in urban development | Clearwater | Presentation |
Hot Topics - policy and planning in urban development
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05-10-2009 |
| Hot Topics Seminar - Green spaces as part of a Water Sensitive Landscapes | Clearwater | Presentation |
Hot Topics Seminar Green spaces as part of a Water Sensitive Landscapes |
09-06-2010 |
| Hot Topics Seminar - Green spaces as part of a Water Sensitive Landscapes | Clearwater | Presentation |
Hot Topics Seminar Green spaces as part of a Water Sensitive Landscapes |
09-06-2010 |
| Hot Topics Series Introduction to Water Sensitive Urban Design | Clearwater | Presentation |
Attached are the presentations from speakers from the Hot Topic Workshop - Introduction to Water Sensitive Urban Design. |
22-07-2009 |
| Hydraulic performance of biofilter systems for stormwater management: lessons from a field study | Facility for Advancing Water Biofiltration, Monash University - Engineerin | Research |
Biofiltration systems (‘biofilters’) are increasingly being used to manage polluted stormwater runoff in urban areas. However, there are signif |
09-04-2008 |
| Hydrology - An Australian Introduction | Monash University | Book |
The fundamentals with an Australian focus. |
20-03-2008 |
| I Only Drain Rain | Melbourne City Council | Kit |
Education resource kit containing activities demonstrating how humans impact on the quality of stormwater. | 29-10-2003 |
| I Only Drain Rain (Storybook) | Melbourne City Council | Publication |
Children's story book explaining how litter affects our waterways. | 29-10-2003 |
| Ideas for a Water Sensitive City Report Launch | Melbourne Water | Report |
13-07-2010 |
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| Implementation of Litter Reduction by Education and Installation of Litter Traps | Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | Case Study |
Multi-faceted approach addressing stormwater management issues including installation of gross pollutant traps, and monitoring and evaluation of their effectiveness. | 09-10-2003 |
| Implementation of Plan | Bayside City Council | Case Study |
Multi-faceted approach including gross pollutant trap installation, contractor awareness and training, and a school education program. | 07-10-2003 |
| 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 Gross Pollutant Traps on Drains into the Heritage Listed Wimmera River | Horsham Rural City Council | Case Study |
Implementation of gross pollutant traps in drains entering Wimmera River, as part of addressing effects of residential and building site development runoff. | 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 Community and Staff Awareness of Stormwater Issues | Surf Coast Shire Council | Case Study |
Improving community, commercial and staff awareness of stormwater issues. Raising awareness. | 08-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Improving Urban Stormwater Management in Camperdown | Corangamite Shire Council | Case Study |
Best management practice options for improving stormwater in the township of Camperdown. | 09-10-2003 |
| Improving Water Quality in the Dabyminga Creek & Goulburn Broken Catchment | Mitchell Shire Council | Case Study |
Wetland construction: grey water and stormwater go through litter trap, sediment pond and constructed wetland to reduce gross pollutants entering Goulburn Broken Catchment. | 09-10-2003 |
| Indigo Stormwater Management Plan Reactive Management and Management Framework Strategies | Indigo Shire Council | Case Study |
Community environmental education - practical demonstration litter trap, involve community in implementation of the Stormwater Management Plan, implement reactive management strategies. | 09-10-2003 |
| Industrial Runoff Mitigation - Upper Maribyrnong River | Melbourne City Council | Case Study |
Industrial runoff into Upper Maribyrnong River - development of inventory of key polluters, consultation, design for rehabilitation of existing wetland system. | 22-10-2003 |
| Industrial Site Run-off Diversion | Campaspe Shire Council | Case Study |
Industry information nights - financial incentives to capture and treat stormwater run-off from gravel yards and paved areas. | 07-10-2003 |
| Inkerman Oasis Development WSUD case study | Clearwater | Case Study |
Stormwater and greywater capture, treatment and reuse in a social housing development | 10-11-2005 |
| Installation of Gross Pollutant Trap and Release Net Structures | Stonnington City Council | Case Study |
Design of six gross pollutant traps, installation of three as a trial, release net installation. | 09-10-2003 |
| Installation of Gross Pollutant Trap at Balcombe | Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | Case Study |
Installation of a gross pollutant trap to reduce amount of gross pollutants entering Port Phillip Bay. | 09-10-2003 |
| Installation of Gross Pollutant Traps in the Nepean Catchment, Mt Martha and Balcombe | Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | Case Study |
Gross pollutant traps needed in the Nepean, Mt Martha and Balcombe catchment areas - Port Phillip Bay. | 08-10-2003 |
| Installation of Pollutant Traps in Eltham Industrial Area | Nillumbik Shire Council | Case Study |
Installation of pollutant traps in the industrial area of Eltham. | 09-10-2003 |
| Installation of Two CDS Units | Moonee Valley City Council | Case Study |
Installation of two gross pollutant traps, development of interactive catchment model. | 22-10-2003 |
| Integrated Educational and Structural Approach to Reduce Pollutants Entering Latrobe River | Latrobe City Council | Case Study |
Structural and non-structural measures to protect receiving waters and awareness campaign. | 08-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Integrated Stormwater Education and Enforcement Program | Moreland City Council | Demonstration Publication |
Community education and awareness package, including poster, brochures and mobile stormwater display | 29-10-2003 |
| Integrated Water Sensitive Urban Design Benchmarking and Local Guidebook Development | Ballarat City Council | Case Study |
A guidebook which details appropriate Water Sensitive Urban Design techniques for the Ballarat region and examines the implementation of these in the Canadian Lakes Estate development | 08-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Interpretive Signage for Water Sensitive Urban Design | Water by Design - SEQ Healthy Waterways Partnership | Research |
Interpretive Signage for Water Sensitive Urban Design | 06-11-2009 |
| Introduction to Urban Stormwater Management in Australia | Environment Australia (Department of the Environment and Heritage) | Report |
An introduction to urban stormwater management outlining current challenges and approaches for improving urban stormwater management within a water cycle framework. | 22-10-2003 |
| It All Comes Out in the Wash - a Pilot Project for Stormwater Re-use in Light Industrial Contexts | Darebin City Council | Demonstration |
Rainwater re-use in an industrial laundry | 22-10-2003 |
| Keeping Our Stormwater Clean - A Builder's Guide | Kingston City Council and Melbourne Water | Guidelines |
Guide for Builders (booklet) providing strategies to control litter and sediment on building sites
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05-11-2003 |
| Keeping our Waterways Clean | EPA (Victoria) | Publication |
10 simple steps which will help your family reduce pollution in our waterways. | 22-10-2003 |
| KESAB Patawalonga and Torrens Waterwatch (KPTW) Curriculum Resource | KESAB | Kit |
Curriculum resource for teachers of primary to middle school aged children about catchment management processes. | 24-10-2003 |
| Kialla Lakes - Integrated Stormwater Management and Demonstration Project | Greater Shepparton City Council | Case Study Demonstration |
Construction of wetlands, promotion of water sensitive urban design principles into future residential developments, and implementation of a sediment control pilot project for building and development projects. | 07-10-2003 |
| Kingston Coastal Shopping Centres - Bin it or Swim in it | Kingston City Council | Case Study |
Reducing the amount of litter entering Port Phillip Bay from 8 shopping centres - improving awareness, attitudes and behaviours, education of shop operators and shoppers, and the installation of a gross pollutant trap. | 22-10-2003 |
| Kingston Coastal Shopping Centres Stormwater Program - Education Resources | Kingston City Council | Publication |
View the range of resources developed for Mordialloc businesses. | 24-10-2003 |
| Kingston Coastal Shopping Centres Stormwater Program - Final Report | Kingston City Council | Report |
Final report from the Kingston Mordialloc Shopping Centre Stormwater Project | 24-10-2003 |
| Kingston Industrial Stormwater Project Report & Appendices | Kingston City Council | Report |
City of Kingston industrial stormwater strategy and stormwater quality forum (hardcopy and CD) | 24-10-2003 |
| Kingston Industry Stormwater Project (Coastal Catchments Initiative) | Guidelines |
Development of a local government model to improve diffuse pollution from SME industrial premises
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11-06-2008 | |
| Kingston Small Factories Project | Kingston City Council | Case Study Stormwater Officer |
Reducing stormwater pollution from small manufacturing industries within Kingston through an education program. | 22-10-2003 |
| Korumburra Foster Creek Improvement Project | Department of Sustainability and Environment | Case Study |
Addressing the problem of flooding and pollution in Foster Creek from Korumburra's stormwater. | 22-10-2003 |
| Lake Victoria Stormwater Inlets Litter Traps, Catchment Drain Marking, Contract Procedures | Central Goldfields Shire Council | Case Study |
Installation of stormwater litter traps, mark stormwater pits, development of best practice standards on sediment and litter control. | 08-10-2003 |
| Launch of Stormwater Management Plan and Education Program to raise awareness of Stormwater Issues | Stonnington City Council | Case Study |
Council staff education, building and construction industries, community - ongoing targeted education and awareness programs. | 09-10-2003 |
| Les Stone Park Wetland | Wodonga Rural City Council | Case Study |
Community education via signage, brochures, newsletters, local press releases, construction of wetland for environmental education for schools, training of council staff, and contractors. | 09-10-2003 |
| Litter Screen and Silt Trap | Swan Hill Rural City Council | Case Study |
Installation of a downwardly inclined screen and silt trap. | 07-10-2003 |
| Litter Screening Devices on Drainage Outlets at Merri Creek, Jacksons Creek and Merlynston Creek | Hume City Council | Case Study |
Installation of eight release net traps and one gross pollutant trap. | 07-10-2003 |
| Living in Chinaman's Creek Catchment | Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | Case Study |
Formation of catchment group, production of catchment brochure, production of bimonthly newsletter - part of campaign to reduce green waste and hard rubbish dumping. | 09-10-2003 |
| Living Waters - Living Communities | Yarra City Council | Case Study |
Merri Creek catchment drain stencilling - establish eco teams. | 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 |
| Maintaining Water Sensitive Urban Design Elements | EPA Victoria | Report |
This manual should be used hand-in-hand with the WSUD Engineering Procedures: Stormwater Manual (Melbourne Water 2005), which contains detailed information about the design and construction of WSUD elements. |
24-04-2008 |
| Managing our Water | Frankston City Council | Case Study |
Reduce litter, triple bottom line demonstration project to harvest roof runoff for a community nursery, promotion of responsible building practices. | 09-10-2003 |
| Managing Stormwater in Sensitive Alpine Environments | Falls Creek Resort Management | Case Study |
Training and on-ground works - resort operators targeted. Local community awareness. | 08-10-2003 |
| Managing Urban Stormwater Using Constructed Wetlands | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Report |
Overview of design and management issues relating to the use of constructed wetlands in managing urban stormwater. | 24-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Merri Creek Industrial Stormwater Protection Project | Hume City Council | Case Study |
Industrial stormwater education campaign. | 09-10-2003 |
| Mitchell Street Drain Water Treatment Study | Campaspe Shire Council | Case Study |
Determining best location and style of pollution trap to install in an industrial catchment. | 07-10-2003 |
| Mobile Display for Stormwater Education | Moonee Valley City Council | Case Study Display |
Mobile display highlighting local stormwater quality issues for community stormwater education. | 08-10-2003 |
| Mobile Interactive Catchment Model | Western Region Waste Management Group | Case Study |
Portable trailer based interactive catchment display model. | 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 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation Report | CRC for Catchment Hydrology | Report |
Report detailing the trial of monitoring and evaluation guidelines in an education / participation campaign to reduce littering in a small commercial shopping district in Melbourne | 15-11-2005 |
| 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 |
| Mornington Litter Reduction Resources | Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | Publication |
Bin it or swim in it drink bottle, frisbee and bookmark. | 29-10-2003 |
| Mullum-Mullum Creek Clean Up | Maroondah City Council | Case Study |
Development and implementation of a public education program with the aim to reduce stormwater pollution in Mullum Mullum Creek. | 07-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Murray the Cod - the Drain is Just for Rain Sticker | Campaspe Shire Council | Range of merchandise featuring locally relevant symbol promoting stormwater awareness in the Shire of Campaspe. | 24-10-2003 | |
| MUSIC # (Model for Urban Stormwater Improvement Conceptualisation) | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Model Management Tool |
Tool designed for people involved in urban stormwater management designed to simulate urban stormwater systems. | 24-10-2003 |
| Narr Maen Reserve Stormwater Treatment Wetland Stage 1 | Maroondah City Council | Case Study |
Creation of stormwater treatment wetland, improve wildlife habitat and recreational amenity, involvement of local community in tree planting and ongoing maintenance, interpretive signage around wetland, education of community on litter control. | 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 |
| Non-Structural Stormwater Quality Best Management Practices - A Literature Review of Their Value and Life-Cycle Costs | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Report |
Non-structural stormwater quality best management practices - a literature review of their value and life-cycle costs | 24-10-2003 |
| Non-Structural Stormwater Quality Best Management Practices - A Survey Investigating Their Use and Value | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Report |
Research into non-structural best management practices - results of a survey of 36 urban stormwater managers. | 24-10-2003 |
| Non-Structural Stormwater Quality Best Management Practices - An Overview of Their Use, Value, Cost and Evaluation | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Report |
Evaluation Overview Report | 22-10-2003 |
| Non-Structural Stormwater Quality Best Management Practices - Guidelines for Monitoring and Evaluation | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Guidelines |
Best Practice Guidelines for monitoring and evaluation | 22-10-2003 |
| North East Regional Councils Stormwater Education Officer | Wodonga Rural City Council | Case Study Stormwater Officer |
Supporting six councils in the implementation of the education and awareness components of their stormwater management plans. | 09-10-2003 |
| Nurmurkah Stormwater Treatment - Broken Creek | Moira Shire Council | Case Study |
Reducing nutrient loads and sediments leading to improved creek health. Development of a unique riverine environment. | 07-10-2003 |
| Oakleigh Shopping Centre Litter Trap | Monash City Council | Case Study |
Improving water quality - collection of litter and silt before entering Scotchman's Creek and eventually the Yarra River. | 08-10-2003 |
| Opportunities And Impediments To Water Sensitive Urban Design In Australia | Department of Civil Eng., Monash University and CRC for Catchment Hydrology and Melbourne Water | Report |
Review of information presented at a national WSUD conference held in Melbourne. | 29-10-2003 |
| OT Flight Reserve and Malvern Valley Public Golf Course Wetland Feasibility Studies | Stonnington City Council | Case Study |
Feasibility studies for location of two wetlands, community and stakeholder consultation. | 09-10-2003 |
| Parker Street and surrounds WSUD case study | Clearwater | Case Study |
Case study of a road reconstruction incorporating WSUD to improve drainage and amenity. | 29-09-2005 |
| Part 1:Taking Best Management Practice from the Books to the Streets of North Central Victoria Part 2: Changing the Habit of a Lifetime | Buloke Shire Council | Case Study Stormwater Officer |
Intensive multi-council capacity building, training and information sharing program to improve water quality across Northern Victoria coordinated by a part-time officer. | 09-10-2003 |
| 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 Bay Stormwater Outfall Map | Municipal Association of Victoria | Case Study |
Digital map of Port Phillip Bay stormwater outlets, descriptions of drains and outfalls, treatment measures applied and photos/images. | 09-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Port Phillip Inkerman Project | City Of Port Phillip and Inkerman Developments Pty. Ltd | Demonstration |
Residential development in St Kilda demonstrating best practice environmentally sustainable design features. | 29-10-2003 |
| Primary Schools Education | Gould League of Victoria | Case Study |
Urban stormwater primary school literacy kits. | 08-10-2003 |
| Protecting Stormwater Quality from Building and Construction Sites | Boroondara City Council | Publication |
Improving building site practices to decrease their impact on the urban stormwater system. | 22-10-2003 |
| Protecting Stormwater Quality from Building and Construction Sites | Melbourne Water, Municipal Association of Victoria and EPA Victoria | Publication |
How to reduce impacts on urban and stormwater pollution from building and construction sites. | 29-10-2003 |
| Protecting Victoria's Waters | EPA Victoria | Publication |
Brochure promoting the State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria) | 29-10-2003 |
| Queen Victoria Market Stormwater | Melbourne City Council | Case Study |
Addressing threat of stormwater runoff from Queen Victoria Market to the Yarra River by the installation of an in-line treatment device, development of an Environmental Management Plan, and delivery of targeted stormwater workshops for stall owners. | 09-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Raising Community Awareness - Stormwater Education Officer | Baw Baw Shire Council | Case Study Stormwater Officer |
Stormwater Officer to implement and coordinate stormwater educational strategies across two municipalities. | 08-10-2003 |
| Reducing Litter Entering Port Phillip Bay - education materials | Port Phillip City Council | Publication |
Bin it or swim in it promotional material (calico bag, postcards, butt bin and teatowel) | 29-10-2003 |
| Reducing Stormwater Impacts and Increasing Appreciation of Waterways in Beaufort | Pyrenees Shire Council | Case Study |
Viewing creeks as natural assets - not drains. Changing attitudes. | 08-10-2003 |
| Reducing Stormwater Impacts in the Gannawarra Shire | Gannawarra Shire Council | Case Study |
Integrated approach to stormwater management, including source control and treatment options. | 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 |
| Reducing Stormwater Impacts in the Shire of Campaspe | Campaspe Shire Council | Case Study |
Residential, commercial, and industrial education programs and establishment of structural controls to capture and reduce contaminants impacting local waterways. | 08-10-2003 |
| Reducing Urban Stormwater Impacts in the Buloke Shire | Buloke Shire Council | Case Study |
Targeted education and awareness programs for urban residents and retailers promoting community responsibility. There was investigation of possible re-uses and development of information packages. | 07-10-2003 |
| Reduction of Stormwater Discharge Points Feasibility Study | Campaspe Shire Council | Case Study |
Cost/benefit analysis of redirecting Echuca CBD outfalls to treatment system. | 07-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Removal of Gross Pollutant Discharges from Tunstall Square, Rosella, Shopping and Beverley Hills Area | Manningham City Council | Case Study |
Pilot program - Improving the water quality of Koonung Creek by installing gross pollutant traps. | 08-10-2003 |
| Removal of Gross Pollutants in Discharge from Devon Plaza Shopping Centre | Manningham City Council | Case Study |
Installation of gross pollutant traps and litter baskets to improve water entering Yarra River. | 08-10-2003 |
| Removal of Suspended Solids and Associated Pollutants by a CDS Gross Pollutant Trap | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Report |
Report from extensive monitoring program to assess the efficiency of a CDS gross pollutant trap in removing suspended solids and nutrients | 29-10-2003 |
| Removal/Reduction of Gross Pollutants from Bulleen Plaza Shopping Centre | Manningham City Council | Case Study |
Improving water quality of the Yarra River by installing 2 gross pollutant traps. | 08-10-2003 |
| Returning Dandenong Creek | Maroondah City Council | Case Study |
Educate and create behavioural change amongst builders, commercial operators and the community. | 09-08-2004 |
| Review of Street Scale WSUD in Melbourne | City of Kingston and Better Bays and Waterways | Report Research |
First report reviewing retrofitted WSUD sites in Melbourne.
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20-03-2007 |
| Riviera Street WSUD case study | Clearwater | Case Study |
Vegetated inlet zones and filter beds incorporated into the road resurfacing of Riviera Street in Cheltenham | 27-10-2005 |
| Roger Street Drain Wetlands - Kyabram | Campaspe Shire Council | Case Study |
Addressing problems associated with urban stormwater discharging untreated to Wyuna Drain and impacts on surrounding catchments. | 07-10-2003 |
| Rowville Community Centre Re-Development Project | Knox City Council | Case Study Demonstration |
Incorporating Ecologically Sensitive Design principles into the existing re-development of the Rowville Community Centre. | 09-10-2003 |
| Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: Lessons Learnt in Transforming an Existing Garden Bed Feature into a Functioning Rain Garden | GHD | Research |
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: Lessons Learnt in Transforming an Existing Garden Bed Feature into a Functioning Rain Garden | 06-11-2009 |
| Royal Park Stormwater Wetland and Reuse Scheme | City of Melbourne | Research |
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06-11-2009 |
| Rushworth West Catchment Outfall Treatment Train | Campaspe Shire Council | Case Study |
Treatment train consisting of gross pollutant traps, a detention basin and a vegetated swale. | 07-10-2003 |
| Russell Creek | Warrnambool City Council | Case Study |
Gross pollutant traps for Russell Creek, wetland design, community awareness of stormwater issues through pamphlets and signs. Stormwater reuse scheme, community water quality monitoring | 09-10-2003 |
| SAM (Stormwater Activity Model) - Smart Catchments | Hornsby Shire Council | Display |
Interactive catchment model - trailer display for stormwater education | 05-11-2003 |
| Silt/Litter Traps, Bendigo Creek, Epsom | Greater Bendigo City Council | Case Study |
Survey, design and construction of a natural silt/litter trap. | 07-10-2003 |
| SIMPLIFYING AND REDUCING THE MAINTENANCE OFWSUD ELEMENTS USING BUSH RECONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES | EDAW, Sydney, Australia | Research |
Fairfield City Council, Sydney, commissioned EDAW to design a maintenance approach for
four significant riparian restoration or WSUD projects.
01-10-2009 |
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| Site EMP Kit and Council Site EMP Checklist | Casey City Council | Guidelines Model Management Tool |
A kit to assist in the development of site environmental management plans. Includes a checklist for councils. | 23-04-2004 |
| Site Management Guide for Residential Builders | Housing Industry Association | Guidelines |
Site Management Guide for Residential Builder detailing practices to minimise the impact on the environment and reduce operating costs | 20-01-2006 |
| Smart Paint | Melbourne Water | Publication |
Brochure outlining simple steps to correctly dispose of paint. | 29-10-2003 |
| Specification for Stormwater Quality Protection | Publication |
Specification for Stormwater Quality Protection | 21-12-2007 | |
| Springvale Research and Education Program | Greater Dandenong City Council | Case Study |
Stormwater education materials for non-English speaking background commercial/retail traders. | 09-10-2003 |
| 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 Awareness Project | Ballarat City Council | Case Study |
Targeted education program for industrial and commercial operators in the Ballarat region. | 22-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Education - ‘Drains and Ladders’ Game | East Gippsland Shire Council | Demonstration |
Life size board game ‘Drains and Ladders’ designed for school students | 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 Education Campaigns | Greater Bendigo City Council | Case Study |
Community education campaign including seminars promoting best practice stormwater management for industry, commercial and residential groups. | 07-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Education Display 'All the Stormwater from here . . .' | Moonee Valley City Council | Display |
Mobile stormwater display - linking catchment avticities to waterways. | 29-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Education Program | Nillumbik Shire Council | Case Study |
Information brochures on stormwater pollution, best practices and penalties. Signage installed in public areas - residents, business and industry. | 08-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Gross Pollutants | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Report Research |
Stormwater Gross Pollutants Report | 22-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Improvement Program - Industrial/Commercial sites | Campaspe Shire Council | Case Study |
Educational programs to assist industry and commercial operators to prevent pollution at the source. | 07-10-2003 |
| 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 Recognising Residential Development Impacts | Surf Coast Shire Council | Case Study |
Stakeholder consultation, information distribution includes printed public information, printed technical information for building industry, inform, educate and demonstrate best practice case studies. | 09-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Management Awareness | Moorabool Shire Council | Case Study |
Educational literature addressing residential land use runoff, septic, sewer and sullage infiltration and industrial land use runoff; installation of gross pollutant trap. | 08-10-2003 |
| 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 Manual and Decision Process for Stormwater Management in Western Australia | Department of Environment (WA) | Guidelines |
1). Guidelines providing a consistent approach to a variety of stormwater management options. 2). Decision Process for Stormwater Management in WA is available from 29-10-2003 |
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| Stormwater Management Plan Implementation Project | Mildura Rural City Council | Case Study Stormwater Officer |
Stormwater Management Guidelines incorporating best practice targeting subdivision developers, designers and engineers - workshops, information sessions, installation of three gross pollutant traps, retrofitting of old sewerage treatment lagoons. | 09-10-2003 |
| 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 News | Environment Australia (Department of the Environment and Heritage) | Publication |
Series of newsletters produced by the former Urban Stormwater Initiative relating to urban stormwater management in Australia. | 22-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Polltion Control Systems | Stormwater Systems | Stormwater Officer WaterWays |
Stormwater Polltion Control Systems
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25-05-2006 |
| Stormwater Pollution Information Sheets | Kingston City Council | Guidelines Publication |
Information for industrial areas developed by Kingston City Council | 24-10-2003 |
| 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 | Glenelg Shire Council | Case Study |
Developing a stormwater monitoring program with schools. | 08-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Stormwater Sensitive Homes Fact Sheets | Nillumbik Shire Council | Publication |
Fact sheets that provide advice on how to make homes stormwater sensitive | 20-01-2006 |
| Stormwater Showcase for Action of Excellence | Science Works | Case Study |
Interactive exhibits and associated educational programs creating awareness of stormwater system - showcases examples for local council, schools, industry and individuals. | 09-10-2003 |
| Stormwater Treatment Systems | Wyndham City Council | Case Study |
Construction of gross pollutant traps. | 07-10-2003 |
| Stream Clean - Community Education and Awareness Competition | Warrnambool City Council | Case Study |
Pilot education project - increasing community understanding and involvement of water quality issues. Monitoring and litter control. | 08-10-2003 |
| Streets Ahead - an Urban Stormwater Demonstration Project | CERES Community Environmental Park | Case Study |
World-class demonstration of a variety of stormwater collection and treatment methods. | 08-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Sumison Gardens Wetlands | Wodonga Rural City Council | Case Study |
Design and construction of water quality treatment ponds and wetlands - Wodonga Waterways study. | 08-10-2003 |
| Summer by the Bay | City of Kingston | Case Study |
A community education program aimed at raising awareness of stormwater and litter issues on beaches | 09-08-2004 |
| Sustainable Gardening Australia - Update | Sustainable Gardening Australia | Report |
Update from Sustainable Gardening Australia's green gardeners and retail accreditation programs. | 14-04-2004 |
| Sustainable Gardening Australia (SGA) | Sustainable Gardening Australia | Publication |
Overview of the Sustainable Gardening Australia program - includes educational posters developed for in-store use | 29-10-2003 |
| Sustainable Gardening in Nillumbik Booklet | Nillumbik Shire Council | Publication |
Booklet aimed at residents which covers sustainable gardening techniques | 20-01-2006 |
| Technical Guidance for Aquifer Storage and Recovery | CSIRO Land and Water - Smart Water Fund | Guidelines |
This report provides technical guidance on storing stormwater in aquifers in Victoria for subsequent reuse. | 24-03-2006 |
| TECHNICAL MANUAL FOR MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT: a scoping exercise | Australian Greenhouse Office | Report Research |
Scoping study and survey: investigating the scope for creating a national technical resource linked to Your Home and covering sustainable built form at ‘whole of development’ scale. Have your say. |
18-03-2005 |
| The Do's & Don't: Resourceful Construction and Demolition | Arcadian Solutions | Publication |
Advice for construction and demolition industry on project design and planning, and a comprehensive contact list for the industry. | 29-10-2003 |
| The Reuse Potential of Urban Stormwater and Wastewater | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Report |
Reuse Potential Industry Report | 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 |
| Tools for Evaluating the Economic and Social Performance of Stormwater Management | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Case Study |
Incorporating costs of stormwater management in MUSIC and developing protocols for evaluating social costs and benefits of alternative stormwater treatments. | 09-10-2003 |
| Training of Council Work Staff in Best Practice Urban Stormwater Management | Manningham City Council | Case Study |
One-day training program for maintenance and construction staff (road, footpath/drainage maintenance and construction, parks and reserves maintenance). | 22-10-2003 |
| Treatment Options for a Typical Industrial Streetscape | Kingston City Council | Case Study |
Developing water sensitive urban design guideline manual to ensure best practice design of roads and premises in new and existing industrial estates. | 09-10-2003 |
| Unsealed Roads Stormwater Project | Cardinia Shire Council | Guidelines |
01-11-2004 | |
| Urban Impacts - Stormwater Display | Whittlesea City Council | Case Study |
Design and construction of community display to increase public awareness of stormwater issues in City of Whittlesea. Includes community actions that mitigate negative stormwater quality issues - for English and non English speaking backgrounds. | 09-10-2003 |
| Urban Stormwater Best Management Practice | EPA Victoria and City of Kingston | Guidelines |
This Best Practice Management Guideline details many simple practices individuals and businesses can employ to prevent contamination of the stormwater system.
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14-04-2009 |
| Urban Stormwater Improvements Cobden Lake | Corangamite Shire Council | Case Study |
Community education, litter surveys, drain stencilling, sedimentation ponds, net tech litter nets, vegetated swales, removal of exotic weed species. | 09-10-2003 |
| Urban Stormwater Quality: A Statistical Overview | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Report Research |
A statistical overview of urban stormwater quality, obtained by analysing the results of many investigations reported in the literature | 22-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Urbanwater.info | Hunter & Central Coast Regional Environmental Managent Strategy | Website |
A cutting edge water management toolkit for facilitating an holistic, total water cycle approach to water management with easy access to high quality, cross-disciplinary information. | 21-09-2005 |
| Using Water Sensitive Urban Design for Integrated Stormwater Treatment and Reuse | CRC for Catchment Hydrology | Case Study |
Developing novel integrating stormwater treatment and re-use facilities. | 09-10-2003 |
| Valley Reserve Wetland | Monash City Council | Case Study |
Installation of wetland and gross pollutant trap. | 07-10-2003 |
| 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 |
| Water & Sustainable Development - Tools for Change Seminar (Presentations) | Clearwater | Presentation |
Presentations from the Water & Sustainable Development - Tools for Change seminar. Held 3 May, ZINC at Federation Square | 29-06-2005 |
| Water by Design website and WSUD Site Register | Healthy Waterways | Website |
Website providing a forum for industry and government to share knowledge and experience in ecologically sustainable urban water management | 29-11-2005 |
| Water Quality Protection Guidelines No. 6. Mining and Mineral Processing - Minesite stormwater | Department of Environment (WA) | Guidelines |
Guidelines on stormwater management for minesites. | 29-10-2003 |
| Water Sensitive Design in a Social Housing Development | Port Phillip City Council | Case Study |
Demonstrating the practicality of retaining stormwater roof run-off and using for potable supply. Education of future residents of the development, community and building industry. | 08-10-2003 |
| Water Sensitive Road Design - Design Options for Improving Stormwater Quality of Road Runoff | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Report |
Water sensitive road design report | 22-10-2003 |
| Water Sensitive Urban Design - A Stormwater Management Perspective | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Report |
WSUD Management Perspective technical report | 22-10-2003 |
| Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) - for large scale developments or small scale/one off projects. | Melbourne Water and Knox City Council | Publication |
Brochure providing an overview of WSUD principles | 29-10-2003 |
| Water Sensitive Urban Design Guidelines for Alpine Areas | Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board | Case Study |
Investigating appropriate materials for water sensitive urban design in alpine environments - best practice guidelines suitable for construction activities in Victorian alpine areas. | 09-10-2003 |
| Water Sensitive Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Knox | Knox City Council | Guidelines |
WSUD guidelines developed for the City of Knox | 29-10-2003 |
| Water Sensitive Urban Design in the Australian Context - Conference Synthesis | Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology | Publication Report |
Water Sustainable Urban Design in the Australian Context | 22-10-2003 |
| Water Sensitive Urban Design Road Reconstruction | Kingston City Council | Case Study |
New benchmarks for improving stormwater treatment in reconstruction of existing urban roads. Model for improving community awareness and understanding, community participation in stormwater quality treatment measures. | 22-10-2003 |
| We Live in a Stormwater Catchment | Central Goldfields Shire Council | Case Study Stormwater Officer |
Part time facilitators working across North Central Victoria to work with focus groups to develop, implement and review "onsite" plans, pollution management and monitoring plans. | 08-10-2003 |
| Wells Road WSUD case study | Clearwater | Case Study |
case study of WSUD to treat stormwater runoff from main road | 20-01-2006 |
| Wetland Conceptual Design | Moorabool Shire Council | Case Study |
Plans to develop and artificial wetland - highlight awareness of stormwater quality issues through workshops and media releases. | 08-10-2003 |
| Wetlands - Nature's Filter | Melbourne Water | Publication |
Booklet outlining the role of wetlands in stormwater management. | 29-10-2003 |
| What makes a good litter prevention program? | Association of Bayside Muncipalities | Guidelines for developing effective litter prevention programs | 29-10-2003 | |
| Whittlesea Schools Education Resource | Whittlesea City Council | Case Study |
Incorporation of local information and curriculum guidelines. | 09-10-2003 |
| Whole-school Approaches to Sustainability - an international review of whole-school sustainability programs | Australian Research Institute in Education for Sustainability | Report |
Report on recent study of several whole-school sustainability initiatives. | 18-03-2005 |
| Williamstown Beach Gross Pollutant Trap Installation | Hobsons Bay City Council | Case Study |
Installation of gross pollutant trap at Williamstown Beach and pit cover stencilling. | 22-10-2003 |
| Winter Creek Wetland/Flow Control Basin with Developer Best Practice Forums | Ballarat City Council | Case Study |
Investigation of non-structural and structural measures for stormwater management. | 07-10-2003 |
| Working on a Building Site | Whittlesea City Council | Guidelines |
Guide for building and construction industries on responsibilities. | 29-10-2003 |
| WSUD Guidelines | City of Melbourne | Guidelines |
WSUD Guidelines adopted by the City of Melbourne for use in all civic projects. The Guidelines are available for use by developers and the broader community | 21-12-2005 |
| WSUD in Metropolitan Melbourne | Clearwater | Report Research |
This report details the results of research conducted for Clearwater into WSUD case studies in Metropolitan Melbourne | 20-01-2006 |
| WSUD Road Reconstruction Technical Seminars | Kingston City Council | Presentation |
Series of presentations from Technical Seminars 7 Field Days held April & May 2003. | 05-11-2003 |
| WSUD Technical Manual Water Sensitive Urban Design Engineering Proceedures: Stormwater | Melbourne Water | Guidelines |
Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) engineering proceedures for stormwater are now available for purchase. Use the order form attached below. Click here to view the online copy |
09-10-2003 |
| Wyndham Waters WSUD case study | Clearwater | Case Study |
Case study of WSUD in Wyndham Waters housing estate | 20-01-2006 |
| Yarrawonga Litter Control and Outfall Study and Tungamah Stormwater Treatment | Moira Shire Council | Case Study |
Installation of gross pollutant traps and side entry pit baskets for the Yarrawonga shopping area. | 08-10-2003 |
| Yarrowee - Redan Wetlands | Ballarat City Council | Case Study |
New wetland system on the floodplain of Yarrowee River and Redan Creek to improve stormwater quality. | 07-10-2003 |
| Yellow Fish Road Kit | Stormwater Industry Association | Kit |
Drain stencilling and stormwater education kit for schools. | 29-10-2003 |