Resources

Practice Note - MUSIC Modelling of Bioretention Systems with Infiltration (3.1 MB)

July 2015

The “Practice Note - MUSIC Modelling of Bioretention Systems with Infiltration” (Version 1, July 2015) provides guidance on how to use the Model for Urban Stormwater Improvement Conceptualisation (MUSIC) version 6 to model bioretention systems that promote infiltration of stormwater into the ground (Figure 1).

Guide to the Cost of Maintaining Bioretention Systems (7.3 MB)

February 2015

The Guide to the Cost of Maintaining Bioretention Systems presents the best information currently available on the cost, activities and frequencies involved in maintaining bioretention systems in Queensland. It distinguishes between the maintenance requirements of four specific types of bioretention system, and two planting schemes.

Factsheet: Raingardens (6.3 MB)

2014

Factsheet: Protecting our Waterways using Water Sensitive Urban Design (4.1 MB)

2014

Living Waterways Booklet (2.7 MB)

2014

Living Waterways is a best practice environmental management approach that assists practitioners and government to deliver enduring, and affordable outdoor spaces which engage the surrounding communities.

Water Sensitive Designs (5.7 MB)

October 2014

Water by Design publishes a range of guidelines to assist people to implement water sensitive urban design, but sometimes there are good ideas that just don’t fit within the guidelines. Water Sensitive Designs provides small improvements, new ideas, concepts and sketch designs for stormwater filtration systems.

Bioretention Technical Design Guidelines (8.6 MB)

October 2014

The “Bioretention Technical Design Guidelines” (Version 1.1, October 2014) incorporates the most recent bioretention knowledge from research and on ground practice into a single, easy to use resource. It supersedes all bioretention references in the 2006 “Water Sensitive Urban Design Technical Design Guidelines for South East Queensland.

Living Waterways Scoring Guide (7.9 MB)

2014

The scoring system details a range of ways to achieve improved on-ground outcomes using an illustrative and flexible approach and by focusing on places and communities as well as the treatment of stormwater.

Off-site Stormwater Quality Solutions Discussion Paper (1.5 MB)

August 2014

There is growing interest in off-site stormwater quality solutions (also known as stormwater offsets) in Queensland. This discussion paper will assist local government and the development sector to determine if off-site stormwater solutions are appropriate and how to implement them.

Protect our Waterways Poster (1.2 MB)

2014

Protecting our Waterways with Water Sensitive Urban Design (641.1 KB)

2012

An overview of Water Sensitive Urban Design principles.

Rectifying Vegetated Stormwater Assets Guideline (4.3 MB)

February 2012

Rectifying Vegetated Stormwater Assets provides guidance on how to rectify under-performing or failing vegetated stormwater assets.

Maintaining Vegetated Stormwater Assets (5.0 MB)

February 2012

This document helps asset managers and maintenance staff by providing practical and standardised advice for maintaining swales, bioretention systems, constructed wetlands, and sediment basins.

Transferring Ownership of Vegetated Assets (2.1 MB)

February 2012

This document provides guidance on how to transfer vegetated stormwater assets from the constructing party, typically the developer, to the long-term owners and managers of the assets, typically the local authority or a private entity (such as a body corporate).

Framework for the Integration of Flood and Stormwater Management into Open Space (1.3 MB)

August 2011

The Framework for the Integration of Flooding and Stormwater Management into Open Space details best practice approaches for integrating water sensitive urban design (WSUD) elements into multiple use open space.

MUSIC Modelling Guidelines (6.1 MB)

2010

The purpose of the MUSIC Modelling Guidelines is to ensure a consistent and uniform approach to stormwater quality modelling and assessment.

Business Case for Best Practice Urban Stormwater Management (3.9 MB)

September 2010

This business case has been prepared to determine if the benefits of applying Water Sensitive Urban Design practices to achieve best practice stormwater management are likely to outweigh the costs for typical development types.

Business Case for Best Practice Urban Stormwater Management: Case Studies (7.9 MB)

September 2010

To build the business case for water sensitive urban design in Queensland, and to support the adoption of the stormwater management objectives defined by the draft State Planning Policy for Healthy Waters (DERM,2009), the practicality and cost of applying WSUD at a development scale to achieve the objectives was assessed.

Deemed to Comply Solutions - Stormwater Quality Management (5.0 MB)

May 2010

The Deemed to Comply Solutions - Stormwater Quality Management (South East Queensland) are accepted solutions for managing urban stormwater quality in South East Queensland.

Construction and Establishment Guidelines: Swales, Bioretention Systems and Wetlands (9.0 MB)

April 2010

These guidelines provide a suite of resources to facilitate the successful delivery of vegetated stormwater management systems.

Stormwater Harvesting Guidelines (3.6 MB)

December 2009

The purpose of these Stormwater Harvesting Guidelines is to assist engineers and other professionals to plan, design and implement stormwater harvesting schemes. The guidelines focus on developing localised stormwater harvesting in urban areas — harvesting stormwater from local catchments and reusing it within the local community.

Verification and Certification for Water Sensitive Urban Design (1.0 MB)

December 2009

This discussion paper explores the issue of verification and certification for the design and delivery of water sensitive urban design (WSUD).

Concept Design Guidelines for Water Sensitive Urban Design (80.1 MB)

2009

This guideline is intended to assist urban design professionals to conceptualise and develop design solutions that integrate best-practice urban water management into urban developments. The guideline is supported by a training course offered by Water by Design.

Lifecycle Costs of Water Sensitive Urban Design Treatment Systems (1.3 MB)

November 2007

This draft report was prepared for Brisbane City Council, and presents lifecycle costs on a range of stormwater quality management systems. It is important to read ‘Chapter 4: Summary of Data and Recommendations for Use’ prior to using the information for planning purposes.

Strategy for Water Sensitive Urban Design in SEQ – Final Report to the Department of Environment and Heritage (2.7 MB)

June 2006

This final report contains an introduction to WSUD in SEQ, a summary of the major achievements associated with each project activity (as identified in the contract between DEH and MBWCP).

WSUD Technical Design Guidelines (10.0 MB)

June 2006

These guidelines describe appropriate methods for the detailed design of some common structural stormwater management measures in South East Queensland.