Reference Matrix - Sustainable Water
Reference matrix for the water component of the Armstrong Creek Town Centre Sustainability Management Plan Guide.| Objectives (Precinct-wide ambition) | Guidelines | Example initiatives to meet guidelines (residential) | Example initiatives to meet guidelines (commercial) | Suggested tools |
| S1-05.O1 To target an average potable water usage of less than 110 litres per person per day. | S1-05.G10 Provide drought tolerant/watersaving landscape plantings. | Demonstrate through planting schedule. | Demonstrate through planting schedule. |
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| S1-05.O2 To minimise the use of potable water where recycled or reuse options are ‘fit for purpose’. | S1-05.R1 Connect to the Third Pipe recycled water network. | Show connection to Third Pipe network on plans and provide evidence that health and safety issues have been considered and will be managed appropriately.Example evidence:
| Show connection to Third Pipe network on plans and provide evidence that health and safety issues have been considered and will be managed appropriately.Example evidence:
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| S1-05.G6 Consider the use of underground tanks for water capture and storage to minimise the encumbrances on ground level land. | Demonstrate consideration of underground or other innovative rainwater storage approaches.Example evidence:
| Demonstrate consideration of underground or other innovative rainwater storage approaches.Example evidence:
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| S1-05.G4 To source 100% of water for landscape irrigation from on-site rainwater collection or recycled water. | Provide a water balance showing how requirement can be met where practical (noting seasonal demands and storage capacity).Example evidence:
| Provide a water balance showing how requirement can be met where practical (noting seasonal demands and storage capacity).Example evidence:
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| S1-05.G8 Provide visual demonstration of water conservation and re-use where appropriate. | Utilise landscaping an stormwater management elements to provide visual cues regarding water efficiency.Example evidence:
| Utilise landscaping an stormwater management elements to provide visual cues regarding water efficiency.Example evidence:
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| S1-05.O3 To provide integrated solutions to water management that recognise opportunities for on-site water collection and reuse including rainwater tanks green roofs utilisation of recycled water reticulation and stormwater management. | S1-05.G2 Demonstrate an integrated stormwater management approach inclusive of WSUD treatments and/or other stormwater capture initiatives. | Provide evidence of a structured approach to incorporating WSUD urban design principles and treatments into design. Including use of STORM MUSIC or Urban Developer tools showing treatments on plans use of Green Star credits.Example evidence:
| Provide evidence of a structured approach to incorporating WSUD urban design principles and treatments into design. Including use of STORM or MUSIC tools showing treatments on plans use of Green Star credits.Example evidence:
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| S1-05.G9 Communicate innovative approaches to stormwater management in public areas (for example: through interpretive signage). | New public spaces created as part of residential development could include a designed water feature showcasing the town centre’s recycled water supply potentially incorporating a functional irrigation element. Other WSUD and stormwater management initiatives should be considered in terms of design and visibility for opportunities to showcase them as part of education and engagement.Example evidence:
| New public spaces created as part of commercial development could include a designed water feature showcasing the town centre’s recycled water supply potentially incorporating a functional irrigation element. Other WSUD and stormwater management initiatives should be considered in terms of design and visibility for opportunities to showcase them as part of education and engagement.Example evidence:
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| S1-05.O4 To encourage visual demonstrations of water conservation and reuse through water sensitive urban design (WSUD) rainwater harvesting and other treatments. | S1-05.G5 Encourage water sensitive urban design initiatives within landscaped environments. | As per above. | As per above. | |
| S1-05.O5 To promote reductions in water consumption for individual buildings through building design and water-efficient landscaping. | Where appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines are supplied (or offered) maximise water and energy efficiency. Ensure all fittings and fixtures achieve the highest WELS rating possible. | Where appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines are supplied (or offered) maximise water and energy efficiency. Ensure all fittings and fixtures achieve the highest WELS rating possible. | ||
| S1-05.O6 To mitigate the impact of development on waterways and downstream environments | S1-05.G3 Minimise construction impacts on waterways | Example evidence:
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| S1-05.G7 Consider the use of rain-gardens and bio-retention systems particularly within large areas of atgrade car parking. | N/A | Provide analysis showing how car parking design will retain a higher than average proportion of water through treatment measures reducing impact on stormwater system.Example evidence:
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| S1-05.O7 To provide a stormwater management strategy that restricts flows to predevelopment levels. | Example evidence:
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| S1-05.O8 To encourage the use of permeable surfaces that assist natural stormwater seepage. | S1-05.G1 Minimise the percentage of nonpermeable surfaces for mixed-use and commercial development particularly where large areas of atgrade car parking are required. | Utilise permeable pavements and other systems to maximise permeability.Example evidence:
| Utilise permeable pavements and other systems to maximise permeability.Example evidence:
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