Stormwater

Stormwater action plan

The Stormwater Action Plan establishes a stormwater management work programme for the ARC, in cooperation with Territorial Authorities, their Local Network Operators, and Watercare Services Limited.

The Plan states that a new level of effort is required in the following areas:

• Integrated Catchment Management planning to improve the quality and timeliness of these documents
• Source control, controlling contaminants at their source
• Regional communication and community education
• Local authority capacity building
• Alternative sources of funding

Current work programme

The Stormwater Action Team implements the plan through four workstreams:

• Integrated Catchment Management Plans - a holistic approach to manage stormwater and wastewater , identifying the adverse effects of development and assessing the available solutions through a comprehensive planning process.
• Regional Solutions - develops methods to protect the region's streams, estuaries and harbours from stormwater pollution.
• Regional Capacity Building - identifies capability shortfalls across industry and local authorities to implement stormwater solutions.
• Education and Communication - raises awareness and understanding about stormwater pollution and the need to take action.

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Other documents
Suggested heads of consideration for inclusion in an integrated catchment management plan -

Further information
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