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Factsheets & tools … Design package for streetscape raingardens and tree pits that support water sensitive urban design and improve stormwater management in urban streets. Update August 2015 - New planting paletteMerri-bek City Council has released a new planting palette to go with the existing Moreland WSUD raingarden and tree pit design package. It builds upon the…

Guidelines & strategy … Guidelines for drinking water quality in Australia, outlining standards and risk management to ensure safe, reliable water supplies. The 2011 Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) were updated in June 2025.  The ADWG have been developed by NHMRC in collaboration with the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council (NRMMC).  The…

Case studies … Case study on stormwater harvesting and reuse in Casey, capturing runoff to irrigate parks and open spaces while reducing demand on drinking water. Open spaces within the City of Casey are important to the community for liveability, amenity and well-being. In recent years, diminished water supplies and restrictions, due to drought, have posed challenges for irrigating council…

Case studies … Case study on Fairpark Reserve stormwater harvesting, capturing runoff to irrigate sports fields and open space while reducing potable water use. The Fairpark Reserve Stormwater Harvesting Scheme diverts stormwater from a 20 hectare residential stormwater catchment to irrigate the sports field at Fairpark Reserve, Ferntree Gully. The diverted stormwater is pre-treated to …

Case studies … Case study on Eildon Park stormwater harvesting, capturing and reusing runoff to irrigate sports fields and reduce demand on potable water. The Eildon Park Stormwater Harvesting Scheme diverts stormwater from a 24 hectare low density residential catchment to provide an alternative source of water to irrigate the sports fields at Eildon Park, Rowville. The diverted water is pre-…

Case studies … Capturing stormwater from 80-hectare catchment to irrigate Kings Park sports fields, saving drinking water and improving stormwater quality. The Kings Park Stormwater Harvest Scheme diverts stormwater from a 80 hectare low-density residential catchment to provide an alternative source of water to irrigate the sports fields at Kings Park, Upper Ferntree Gully. The runoff from the…

Case studies … Case study on Clayton South Wetlands, improving stormwater management, water quality, and providing habitat while enhancing community open space. The Clayton South Wetland is a great example of integrated water cycle management and how collaboration can achieve better outcomes and multiple benefits for the community. Melbourne Water was planning to upgrade the existing retarding…

Case studies … Case study on Grant Street Reserve, improving stormwater management, enhancing public open space, and creating a healthier, more sustainable waterway. In 2007, the City of Melbourne identified a lack of public open space and community facilities in the Southbank area. An original brief for Grant Street Reserve called for the provision of a playground to improve community facilities…

Case studies … Case study on the Royal Park stormwater harvesting project, showing how captured runoff is reused for irrigation and public open space The Royal Park stormwater harvesting project is one of Melbourne's most successful and well established stormwater harvesting projects. Located just 4km from Melbourne's CBD, Royal Park spans over 170 hectares of green open space, typically used for…

Case studies … Case study on rainwater harvesting at Queen Victoria Market, capturing and reusing water to reduce potable water use and support market operations. Queen Victoria Market (QVM) is one of Melbourne's major tourist attractions selling fresh food, delicacies, clothing and gifts. A great 19th century architectural example, it is located above Melbourne's first cemetery. With daily food…