Find out how to apply best practice stormwater management and use water sensitive urban design (WSUD) in your developments.

Stormwater is rainwater that has fallen onto roads or roofs and often contains chemicals or pollutants.

Clause 56.07-4 of the Victorian Planning Provisions, commonly referred to as Clause 56, sets stormwater management objectives that residential subdivisions must meet. These objectives are designed to reduce the harm to our waterways, bays and ocean.

Find out more about water sensitive urban design (WSUD) treatments and choose one or more that best suit your needs.

There are a wide range of stormwater treatments and configurations. Do your research so you choose the right one.

Stormwater quality treatment must be undertaken under the State Environment Protection Policies, which are binding for all government agencies, private individuals and businesses conducting activities on private and public land.

The location of your treatment measures will determine how you maintain and operate your system. Decide whether you will adopt an outlet or a distributed approach to stormwater treatment.