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Case studies … Case study on raingardens at the Victorian College of the Arts, capturing stormwater, improving water quality, and enhancing campus green spaces. The VCA raingardens is a unique, well-established and award winning project, recognised across the industry for its innovation and landmark design. In January 2007, the University of Melbourne embarked on a major upgrade and…

Case studies … Case study on Mount Waverley stormwater harvesting, capturing runoff to irrigate parks and open spaces while reducing demand on drinking water. In June 2011, Council was successful in receiving a grant for stormwater harvesting at Mount Waverley Reserve as part of the Australian Government 'Stormwater Harvesting and Reuse Fund'.A Melbourne Water storage reservoir is located on the…

Case studies … Case study on Como Park stormwater harvesting, capturing and reusing runoff to irrigate sports fields and public spaces while saving potable water. Como Park is a premier recreational site situated on the banks of the Yarra River, in the City of Stonnington. This inner Melbourne sporting ground is used all year round for social and sporting events. In the face of a prolonged…

Case studies … Case study on Wicks Reserve bio-infiltration basin, treating stormwater, improving water quality, and supporting local vegetation and habitat. The Wicks Reserve Bio-Infiltration System is an innovative bio-infiltration system that aims to protect Dobson’s Creek, a waterway of high ecological significance, from the degrading impacts of urbanisation. The system combines bio-…

Factsheets & tools … Factsheet on swale design principles, guiding the creation of vegetated channels to manage stormwater, improve water quality, and reduce runoff. Swales are vegetated channels designed to manage stormwater, slow runoff, and improve water quality in urban environments. This factsheet outlines the key design principles to ensure swales function effectively while providing…

Case studies … Case study on Were Street raingardens, managing stormwater, improving water quality, and enhancing streetscape green space for the local community. In 2009, Banyule City Council commenced a streetscape upgrade near the entrance to the Montmorency train station, a previously large asphalt expanse. The upgrade provided an opportunity to improve the public amenity of the area through…

Case studies … Case study on Geelong stormwater harvesting projects, capturing runoff to irrigate public spaces and reduce demand on drinking water supplies. The City of Greater Geelong has embarked upon a number of stormwater harvesting projects to reduce its potable water use and maintain green open space and recreational assets. Two of these projects are detailed below. Kardinia Park is an…

Case studies … Case study on roof water harvesting, capturing rainwater for reuse to reduce stormwater runoff and demand on drinking water supplies. Wannon Water’s Roof Water Harvesting project takes established stormwater management technology and redefines it to help meet the growing water supply demand in the City of Warrnambool. It is the first project of its kind in Australia and essentially…

Case studies … Case study on The Boulevard Estate, showcasing sustainable stormwater design that manages runoff, improves water quality, and enhances community spaces. The Boulevard Estate is a new residential community in Shepparton. The area is adjacent to the Goulburn River and approval for the development required some innovative approaches to flood and stormwater management. Water Sensitive…

Case studies … Case study on Langtree Mall tree pits, managing stormwater, improving water quality, and supporting healthy urban trees in public spaces. The redesign of the Langtree Mall commenced in 2008 with the implementation of the Central Business District Plan. The project involved upgrading the main pedestrian mall providing an opportunity to incorporate Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD…