E1.10 Water
E1.12 Innovation
Section Summary
Section Summary
Identification of enhancements and innovation opportunities over and above minimum project requirements.
To deliver social and environmental benefits and increase the resilience of the landscape to changes in climate and weather events by encouraging sustainable water management within any new development to reduce reliance and use of potable (drinking) water, increase local water harvesting and reuse, minimise impacts from any development on stormwater quality, support local flood management and ensure infrastructure is robust and fit-for-purpose.
Innovation Considerations Checklist: •
Use locally based consultant teams, builders and materials.
Water Considerations Checklist:
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Reduce water consumption though appropriate selection of a minimum of four-star appliances and fittings.
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Supply a rainwater harvesting system for landscaping.
Integrated Water Cycle Management planning is to consider opportunities for water sensitive urban design techniques such as passive irrigation and use of permeable surfaces where appropriate. Consideration must be given to water collection and on-site storage. (rainwater treatment, grey water treatment etc. Irrigation systems are to be e cient, vandal resistant and suitable for a public environment. Irrigation systems are to use soil moisture sensors and e cient emitters such as drippers or similar approved.
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E1.11 Storm Water
Section Summary
To provide safe, e ective storage of stormwater on site with minimal impact or reduction in site area.
Stormwater Considerations Checklist:
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Water recycling - Water tanks should be incorporated in all new housing to store rainwater from roofs for the purposes of recycling to provide water for gardens and laundries/toilets, where possible. Further incorporation of grey water recycling should also be considered.
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