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The True Cost of Failing Public Drainage: A Council Risk Assessment

The True Cost of Failing Public Drainage: A Council Risk Assessment

by David Nixon | Jan 22, 2026 | Local Government & Council

In the hierarchy of Council risks, stormwater often sits dangerously low. Unlike a pothole on a main road or a fallen tree in a playground, a blocked drain or a crumbling pipe is invisible—until it fails. For many Local Government Areas (LGAs), stormwater maintenance...
What is Integrated Water Management (IWM), Why Has it Failed, and How Can Councils Implement It?

What is Integrated Water Management (IWM), Why Has it Failed, and How Can Councils Implement It?

by David Nixon | Jan 22, 2026 | Local Government & Council

For decades, Australian Councils have managed water in silos. Potable water comes from the utility; wastewater goes to the treatment plant; stormwater goes into the creek (as fast as possible). This fragmented approach is no longer sustainable. With climate change...
Asset Handover: A Council Checklist for Accepting New Developer-Built Stormwater Assets

Asset Handover: A Council Checklist for Accepting New Developer-Built Stormwater Assets

by David Nixon | Jan 22, 2026 | Knowledge, Local Government & Council

For Local Government Asset Managers, “Gifted Assets” are a double-edged sword. While new subdivisions bring growth and rate revenue, the stormwater infrastructure handed over by developers often becomes an immediate liability. The pressure to sign off on...
Beyond Compliance: How to Peer Review a Developer’s Stormwater Submission

Beyond Compliance: How to Peer Review a Developer’s Stormwater Submission

by Stormwater Services Australia | Jan 22, 2026 | Local Government & Council

For Council Development Engineers, the pressure is constant. You are facing a tsunami of Development Applications (DAs), tight turnaround targets, and increasing density requirements. In this environment, it is tempting to treat the stormwater report as a...
Budgeting for Public Assets: How to Create a 10-Year Stormwater Maintenance Plan

Budgeting for Public Assets: How to Create a 10-Year Stormwater Maintenance Plan

by Stormwater Services Australia | Jan 22, 2026 | Facilities Management, Knowledge, Local Government & Council

For NSW Councils, the annual budget cycle is a battleground. Visible assets like parks, roads, and grandstands often win the war for funding, while stormwater drainage—buried underground and out of sight—suffers from chronic underinvestment. However, under the NSW...
The Local Government Guide to Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD): Moving Beyond Compliance to Create Public Assets

The Local Government Guide to Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD): Moving Beyond Compliance to Create Public Assets

by Stormwater Services Australia | Jan 22, 2026 | Local Government & Council

For Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Australia, the challenge of urban water management is shifting. It is no longer just about getting water off the street as fast as possible; it is about keeping water in the landscape to create resilient, liveable cities....
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