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Guidelines & strategy … Strategy outlining how water resources will be managed in the Central and Gippsland region to support communities, the environment, and future water needs. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has launched the final Central and Gippsland Region Sustainable Water Strategy (SWS). The role of the strategy is to secure the region’s…

Papers & presentations … Research on permeable pavements for flood control in Australia, analysing rainfall and soil data to guide design and improve stormwater management outcomes. This paper published by University of South Australia studies the design of permeable pavements,  which allows rainfall and surface runoff to infiltrate through their surface thereby reducing urban…

Guidelines & strategy … Guidelines for managing sediment in Western Australia, helping reduce erosion, protect waterways, and improve stormwater quality on construction sites. These guidelines provide practical advice on managing sediment and protecting water quality across Western Australian waterways. They focus on reducing erosion, controlling sediment runoff, and preventing pollutants…

Publications & reports … Strategy for making Fishermans Bend a water-sensitive city, outlining integrated water management approaches to support sustainable, liveable urban renewal. In the future, Melbourne is expected to experience more heatwaves and less rainfall, as well as more extreme storm events and flooding. These changing weather patterns present a number of challenges with social…

Guidelines & strategy … Guide supports small towns in the Victorian Central Highlands to plan green-blue infrastructure Green Blue Infrastructure Guide -A guide for small towns in Victoria’s Central Highlands region Green-blue infrastructure (GBI) is a new term, designed to help us understand that these green and blue infrastructure assets are as critical to a town’s…

Factsheets & tools … Climate Council's map reveals climate risk and ‘uninsurable’ hotspots The Climate Council of Australia have developed a Climate Risk Map of Australia. This is an interactive map of climate vulnerable places in Australia. Enter your suburb or postcode in the search bar in the top right corner of the map  to…

Sustainable strategies to treat urban runoff In cities across the world, sprawling urban and suburban development has increased the area of impervious surfaces i.e. roads, rooftops, parking lots, sidewalks and driveways. sdjfg nerkfj bfedij sdjfg nerkfj bfedij sdjfg nerkfj bfedij A journal published by  Nature Sustainability  for sustainable strategies to treat urban runoff  by  Mathieu Lapointe…

Publications & reports … Report outlining sustainable strategies to treat urban runoff and improve stormwater quality before it reaches waterways. In cities across the world, sprawling urban and suburban development has increased the area of impervious surfaces i.e. roads, rooftops, parking lots, sidewalks and driveways. A journal published by Nature Sustainability for…

Guidelines & strategy … Strategic plan for the Yarra River outlining actions to protect the river corridor, improve environmental health, and guide future planning and development. Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo, the Yarra Strategic Plan, is a 10-year plan to manage and protect and enhance the Yarra River, Birrarung and its significant parklands as one living and integrated entity. The…

Melbourne is one of Australia’s fastest growing cities. Melbourne’s population is forecast to rise from 5 million to 9 million by 2056. This, along with the effects of climate change, is putting increasing pressure on our water supplies. A recent survey conducted by Melbourne's water corporations found most Melburnians admit they do not know the recommended water usage or what they are using ……