Links and Online Resources

 

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Online Resources & Websites

¢ Water Sensitive Urban Design - Fact Sheets

There are 9 fact sheets in total, covering topics such as raingardens, rainwater tanks and landscaping (produced by Melbourne Water)

 

¢ SaveWater (Savewater Alliance)

Site provides a wide range of information on how to save water, including the use of rainwater tanks.

 

¢ Rainwater Tank Calculators (Polyworld)

 

¢ Guidelines for Rainwater Tanks in Camberra (ACT Government)

This is a PDF file, 29 pages, covering a range of issues relating to rainwater tanks. Please note that some of the advice (eg. rebates) is only relevant to residents in Canberra.

 

¢ Buying Guide: Rainwater tanks (Choice)

A brief article on things to consider when purchasing a rainwater tank.  

 

¢ Rainwater Tanks Information Sheet (South Australian Government)

This is a PDF file, 6 pages, covering a range of issues relating to rainwater tanks. Please note that some of the advice (eg. rebates) is only relevant to residents in South Australia.

 

¢ WaterWise and Rainwater Tanks (Queensland Government)

This is a PDF file, 2 pages, providing an introduction to the selection and use of rainwater tanks. Please note that some of the advice may only be relevant to residents in Queensland.

 

¢ Water Smart Homes and Gardens Rebate (Victorian Government)

¢ An introduction to Stormwater Management (Australian Government)

¢ Stormwater Management Plans (EPA, Victoria)

¢ Waterways Stories (Melbourne Water)

This is website contains movie files that tell the story of local communities and their involvement in restoring and protecting Melbourne's creeks and rivers. It includes a story about Little Stringybark Creek (click here)

¢ Drainage & Stormwater (Melbourne Water)