July 2, 2024
Flood Levels Explained: 1% AEP, PMF & Freeboard for Your NSW DA
What 1% AEP, PMF, freeboard and flood planning levels actually mean for floor levels, driveways and your NSW development application.
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Updates from Contrive Consultants.
June 18, 2024
CDC vs DA in 2024: The Fastest Approval Pathway for Your NSW Build
DA or CDC for your NSW project? How each pathway works in 2024, where complying development wins on speed, and the traps…
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June 11, 2024
Central Coast Council Stormwater Requirements (DCP 2022)
Central Coast DCP 2022 stormwater and water cycle management requirements for builders in Gosford, Wyong and Warnervale - lagoons, wetlands and WSUD.
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June 4, 2024
Building in the South West Growth Area: Austral to Oran Park
What builders and developers need to know about the South West Growth Area: Austral drainage, Oran Park maturity, contributions, servicing and flood…
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May 28, 2024
Telecoms Design for Multi-Dwelling Projects: Duplex to Townhouse
How telecommunications infrastructure design works for duplexes, dual occupancies and townhouse projects in NSW - lead-ins, conduits and the NBN process.
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May 14, 2024
Camden Council Stormwater & OSD Requirements: 2024 Guide
Camden DCP 2019 stormwater requirements for builders - OSD, drainage plans and WSUD in Oran Park, Gregory Hills, Leppington and Camden's growth…
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May 7, 2024
Climate Change Factors in Stormwater Design: What NSW Expects
Why NSW councils now ask for climate change factors in stormwater models, how the ARR 2019 interim guidance works, and what it…
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April 23, 2024
Building on Flood-Prone Land in NSW: What Changed After 2022
The 2022 floods reshaped NSW flood planning. Here's what the new Flood Risk Management Manual means for building on flood-prone land.
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April 9, 2024
Torrens vs Strata Subdivision for Duplexes in NSW: Which Is Best?
Torrens or strata title for your NSW duplex? Compare the process, cost drivers, buyer appeal and site requirements before you commit to…
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April 9, 2024
High Early Discharge & Orifice Design in OSD Systems
How orifice plates and high early discharge (HED) arrangements control flow from your OSD tank - and why the details make or…
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