Stormwater connections can have many and diverse impacts on waterway health.

The hydrologic and hydraulic design requirements for drainage systems are described.

The use of easements and reserves to protect our assets will be influenced by the type of asset, long term statutory responsibilities, implied rights and required control over use of the land.

For public safety the need for fencing of all structures should be considered. For example, all inlet and outlet structures in the proposed system will require fencing.

This section details the maintenance requirements for underground drains and channels.

The manual outlines our requirements for best practice waterway design to help professionals working in the land development industry who design, construct and establish waterways in new urban developments.

The manual outlines our requirements for best practice constructed wetland design, to support consistent delivery of high-quality constructed wetlands across the Port Phillip and Westernport region.

This describes the structural design requirements for drainage systems. It includes details on pipe drains and associated concrete structures.