July 11, 2023
Penrith Council Stormwater, OSD & WSUD Requirements Guide
Penrith DCP 2014 stormwater rules explained — OSD, WSUD and drainage plan requirements for builders in Jordan Springs, Glenmore Park and Orchard…
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Updates from Contrive Consultants.
May 16, 2023
Triplex & Multi-Dwelling Roof Drainage: When You Need an Engineer
When triplexes and multi-dwelling housing in NSW need a hydraulic engineer's stormwater plan — and what councils and certifiers expect in the…
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March 14, 2023
Ku-ring-gai Council Stormwater & Drainage Requirements
How Ku-ring-gai Council assesses stormwater, OSD and drainage for new homes and duplexes — and why tree-sensitive design matters in this leafy…
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February 14, 2023
Hawkesbury Council Stormwater & Flood Requirements Guide
Stormwater and flood-prone land requirements in the Hawkesbury LGA — what builders in Windsor, Pitt Town and Vineyard need before lodging a…
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September 13, 2022
Hills Shire Stormwater & OSD Requirements: A Builder’s Guide
How The Hills Shire Council assesses stormwater and OSD under DCP 2012 — what builders in Box Hill, North Kellyville and Rouse…
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August 9, 2022
OSD Tank Options Compared: Concrete Tanks, Basins & Pipes
Below-ground concrete tanks, above-ground basins or pipe storage? We compare OSD options on cost, site suitability and council approval.
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May 10, 2022
Northern Beaches Council Stormwater & OSD Requirements Guide
What builders need to know about Northern Beaches Council stormwater and OSD requirements under the Water Management for Development Policy.
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April 12, 2022
Blacktown Council Stormwater & OSD Requirements Explained
What Blacktown City Council requires for stormwater, OSD and WSUD under DCP 2015 — a practical guide for builders and developers in…
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