NEED WATER SENSITIVE URBAN DESIGN?

WSUD Certificate FAQ's

• What is WSUD?

  WSUD (Water Sensitive Urban Design) is a land planning and engineering design approach which integrates the urban water cycle, including stormwater, groundwater and wastewater management and water supply, into urban design to minimise environmental degradation and improve aesthetic and recreational appeal.

   

  Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) engineering guidelines for stormwater provide water cycle solutions for urban development that:

  • protects waterway health by improving stormwater quality and reducing run-off
  • minimises effluent discharge
  • increases recycling opportunities
  • reduces water demand by providing alternative sources

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• Clause 22.12 Stormwater management

  This policy applies to applications for:

  • New buildings
  • Extensions to existing buildings which are 50 square metres in floor area or greater
  • A subdivision in a business zone

   

  Objectives:
  
  

  To achieve the best practice water quality performance objectives as set out in the Urban Stormwater Best Practice Environmental Management Guidelines, Victoria Stormwater Committee 1999 (as amended). Currently, these water quality performance objectives are:

  - Suspended soilids - 80% retention of typical urban annual load

  - Total Nitrogen - 45% retention of typical urban annual load

  - Total Phosphorus - 45% retention of typical urban annual load

  - Litter - 70% reduction of typical urban annual load

   

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• What are the requirements of a WSUD Report?

  An application must be accompanied by the following information, as appropriate:
  

   

  • A site layout plan showing the location of proposed stormwater treatment measures

  • A report outlining how the application achieves the objectives of this policy

  • Design details, such as cross sections, to enable the Council to assess the technical effectiveness of the proposed stormwater treatment measures

  • The architect or other relevant consultant will be responsible for showing the required information on the application drawings to be submitted to Council
    

  • • A maintenance program which sets out future operational and maintenance arrangements

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• How much does a WSUD Assessment cost?

  The cost of the overall assessment of a building is dependant on its size and complexity and therefore requires a specific quote to be made. Prices for WSUD Reports range depending on the size and complexity of the project. For an obligation free quote, feel free to send us your plans for review.