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Water Sensitive Urban Design typologies for streetscapes

These design typologies will assist those planning, designing, constructing and maintaining water sensitive urban design infrastructure for streetscapes. 

A raingarden with kerb next to road and train in the background

Water Sensitive Urban Design assets typically contain vegetation that is passively irrigated with stormwater and are often designed to reduce pollution entering our local waterways. 

Each typology contains relevant design drawings, design advice, MUSIC modelling parameters, recommended construction hold points and ongoing maintenance schedules.

The purpose of these design drawings and notes is to assist you in developing your Water Sensitive Urban Design project. Some of the drawings associated with this typology are not yet included in City of Melbourne’s Engineering Standard Drawings. We are currently identifying sites for potential trails. You will need to work with our City Infrastructure and Urban Forest teams to finalise your design and obtain relevant approvals. 

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