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Case studies … Case study of the Salt Torquay Estate demonstrating sustainable stormwater and water-sensitive urban design practices in a coastal residential development. Barwon Water identified that the highest realisation value for the redundant 5.4ha Torquay water basin site would be achieved by it self-managing the subdivision of the site and sale of individual vacant lots. The One…

Case studies … Case study on the Winchelsea Integrated Water Management Plan and how collaboration is improving water management and resilience for the town’s future. The Winchelsea Integrated Water Management (IWM) plan was completed by Surf Coast Shire, in partnership with Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and Barwon Water, and is the first plan of its kind …

Guidelines & strategy … The Fishermans Bend Framework outlines planning and design guidance for sustainable, liveable, and water-sensitive urban renewal in the precinct. The Fisherman’s Bend Framework is a plan for the parks, schools, roads, transport, community facilities and services to ensure the liveability of the area as it grows over the next 30 years. The framework outlines 8 key…

Case studies … Case study on environmental offsets in Kilmore that improve stormwater management and protect waterways as urban development expands. The Kilmore Environmental Offsets project is a multi-stakeholder collaboration that enables the Kilmore Wastewater Management Facility to commence recycled water discharge to the local waterways instead of the traditional reuse for irrigation. The…

Case studies … Case study on revitalising Eastbank Lake to improve water quality, enhance public space, and create a healthier urban waterway for the community. The Eastbank Lake Revitalisation project is a stormwater harvesting and reuse scheme for Shepparton, using a section of the Goulburn River anabranch. The project includes using treated stormwater to substitute potable water for irrigating…

Case studies … Case study on improving summer flows in the Gellibrand River to support river health, aquatic habitat, and environmental water management. Wannon Water is working in partnership with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and Southern Rural Water to investigate improving the ecological health of the Gellibrand…

Case studies … Case study on how Bendigo is improving flood resilience through planning, infrastructure, and collaboration to better manage flood risk in the city. The Bendigo Urban Flood Study includes detailed hydrological and hydraulic modelling for the Bendigo Creek catchment from Kangaroo Flat to Huntly, including the outlying suburbs of Maiden Gully, Strathfieldsaye and Junortoun. It covers…

Case studies … Case study showing how environmentally sustainable design is being applied to subdivisions in regional Victoria to improve water management and urban sustainabi The Environmentally Sustainable Design for Subdivisions in Regional Victoria report aims to assess how greenfield subdivisions can be more environmentally sustainably designed and delivered to achieve multiple benefits in…

Case studies … Case study on community consultation in Elwood, highlighting how engagement shaped water-sensitive urban design and local stormwater management solutions. Elwood has a history of water management issues related to flooding and water quality, and is home to an active engaged community that feels a strong connection to their local area. Twenty-four local residents participated in…

Case studies … Case study on Orange’s stormwater-to-potable project, showing how urban water supply diversity improves resilience and supports sustainable water management. The regional city of Orange is located approximately 260km west of Sydney in the Central West of NSW. Water supply in Orange was provided by two water storages which captured runoff from predominately rural catchments. By late…