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The City of Whittlesea have released their first Integrated Water Management Guidelines. These have been compiled for the development industry, following extensive internal and external consultation and drawing on modelling work, case studies and best practice. The guidelines document is available on the  City of Whittlesea's website , and is part of the Neighbourhood Design Manual . The … The…

Yarra Valley Water has a new program to offset drinking water used in construction, by funding new recycled water infrastructure.  Find out more in Utility Magazine.   … Yarra Valley Water has a new program to offset drinking water used in construction, by funding new recycled water infrastructure Yarra Valley Water has a new program to offset drinking water used in construction, by funding…

Flood Management Strategy Capacity Building Sessions: Unveiling Innovation   Melbourne Water has announced a series of dynamic capacity building sessions aimed at advancing co-delivery of the Flood Management Strategy, Port Phillip and Westernport. Led by industry experts and leaders, these sessions promise to inspire innovation and foster collaboration. There will be four sessions delivered by…

Guidelines & strategy … Strategy outlining actions to protect and improve healthy waterways from 2018–2028, focusing on water quality, ecosystem health, and community benefits. Healthy and valued waterways are integrated with the broader landscape, and enhance life and liveability. Waterways connect diverse and thriving communities of plants and animals; provide amenity to urban and rural…

Papers & presentations … Paper exploring the challenges of mainstreaming water-sensitive city design in the built environment to improve urban water management. This paper explores the challenges and opportunities in embedding water-sensitive city principles into urban planning, design, and development. It shows how water management can be integrated into the built environment to create…

Factsheets & tools … Guide showing how to build a vegetable raingarden to manage stormwater, improve water quality, and grow food in your garden. Build a vegetable raingarden A vegetable raingarden is an easy way to manage stormwater while growing fresh vegetables at home. They capture rainwater from roofs, driveways, and paths, slows runoff, and filters pollutants before they reach local…

Papers & presentations … Presentation exploring the economic value of public open space under water scarcity and how water management influences liveability and urban green spaces. What are the benefits and costs of changing conventional public open space designs to alternatives that require less water?  Join Claire Doll as she discusses her 5 research studies; addressing the…

Papers & presentations … Presentation on City of Yarra permeable pavement pilot projects, showcasing stormwater management, improved drainage, and urban sustainability outcomes. Presentation given by Damien D'Aspromonte & Sainath Tavate from City of Yarra at the permeable pavement pilot project site visit organised by Clearwater on 6 October 2022. Permeable Pavement sites visited…

Case studies … Case study on the Princes Park stormwater harvesting concept, showing cost-benefit analysis of capturing and reusing stormwater to support irrigation A cost-benefit assessment was undertaken as part of an internal preliminary business case evaluation by City of Melbourne for a proposed stormwater harvesting scheme at Princes Park. The proposal was to extract excess stormwater…

Guidelines & strategy … Guide outlining principles and practical approaches for creating sustainable, water-sensitive cities through integrated urban water planning and design.  The CRC for Water Sensitive Cities worked with the Australian Water Partnership and the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney to develop the Urban WaterGuide…