Regional Plan - Current recommended practices
Management practices endorsed by the Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) are referred to as current recommended practices (CRPs).
They are categorised under
- urban development
- roads
- waste and recycling
- agriculture.
Urban development
Construction earthworks
1. Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction Vol 1 4th ed. March (Blue Book)
This is a guide for preparation of erosion and sediment control plans and land and water management plans for residential development where more than 250 square metres of land will be disturbed.
Author: Landcom (NSW), 2004
Web: www.landcom.nsw.gov.au
Direct Link: www.landcom.com.au/bluebook.aspx
Stormwater
2. Managing Urban Stormwater – Harvesting and Reuse
A practical guide to planning and operating stormwater harvesting projects for new urban developments and includes information on statutory requirements, reuse applications, environmental risk management and maintenance.
Author: Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW), 2006
Web: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/stormwater/index.asp
Direct Link: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/managestormwatera06137.pdf
3. Australian Runoff Quality: A Guide to Water Sensitive Urban Design EM024-2006
Provides an overview of current best practice urban stormwater management in Australia, within the context of total urban water cycle management and integration into urban design.
Author: Engineers Australia, 2006
Web: www.engineersmedia.com.au/bookshop
Direct Link: www.engaust.com.au/bookshop/arq.html
4. Water Sensitive Urban Design; WSUD Engineering Procedures: Stormwater
An engineering design manual and performance specifications for water sensitive urban design (WSUD) elements for Victoria.
Author: Melbourne Water, 2005
Web: www.publish.csiro.au
5. Managing Urban Stormwater: Treatment Techniques
A design guide for stormwater treatment elements
Author: Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW) 1997
Web: www.dec.nsw.gov.au
On-site sewage
6. On-site Sewage Management for Single Households (Silver Book)
Guidelines addressing environmental and public health requirements for planning on-site sewage systems in new developments treating less than 2,000 litres per day
Author: Multiple NSW agencies, Feb 1998 (to be revised in 2007)
7. AS/NZS 1547:2000 On-site Domestic Wastewater Management
This provides performance details for on-site management of domestic blackwater and greywater. The systems covered in this Standard are designed for wastewater flows up to a maximum of 2,000 litres per day, from a population equivalent of up to 10 people. This Standard also covers the subsurface land-application of greywater after primary treatment.
Author: Standards Australia, 2000
Web: www.standards.com.au
Direct Link: www.saiglobal.com/shop/script/Details.asp?DocN=AS417924235393
Roads
8. Environmental Practices Manual for Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads
Best practice water sensitive rural road design for road drainage, crossings and rural road management.
Author: ARRB Transport Research Ltd, 2002
Web: www.arrb.com.au
Link: www.arrb.com.au/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=135&Itemid=150
9. Road Runoff and Drainage: Environmental Impacts and Management Options : AP-R180
Identifies remedial measures and best practice approaches to reduce the impacts of road runoff.
Author: Austroads,2001
Web: www.austroads.com.au
Direct Link: www.onlinepublications.austroads.com.au/script/Details.asp?DocN=AR0000043_0904
10. Guidelines for Treatment of Road Runoff from Road Infrastructure AP-R232/03
Building on the document above, it covers the selection and design of road runoff treatment measures, hydrologic design standards and design computations.
Author: Austroads, 2003
Web: www.austroads.com.au
Direct Link: www.onlinepublications.austroads.com.au/script/details.asp?DocN=AR0000047_0904
Waste and Recycling
Solid Waste Landfill
11. Environmental Guidelines for Solid Waste Landfills
Performance based guidelines for site selection, design, construction, operation, remediation and monitoring of solid waste landfills.
Author: EPA NSW, 1996
Direct Link: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/solidlandfill.pdf
Composting
12. Environmental Guidelines for Composting and Related Organics Processing Facility
The focus of these guidelines is on the appropriate environmental management of organics processing facilities. It lists the items to be included in an environmental management plan and the minimum performance and design requirements for the protection of waters.
Author: EPA NSW 2005
Web: www.environment.nsw.gov.au
Direct Link: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/waste/envguidlns/contents.htm
13. Establishing a Licensed Composting Facility: A guide to siting, designing, gaining approval and a licence to develop and operate a composting facility in NSW. 2nd edition.
This is a package of information sheets, organised into a step-by-step format to assist developers through the process of establishing and licensing a composting facility. It contains information on site selection, composting technology, environmental approval process and environmental impact assessment requirements.
Author: Recycled Organics Unit, UNSW 2002
Web: www.recycledorganics.com
Direct Link: www.recycledorganics.com/infosheets/1elcf_revised/elcfpackage_po.pdf
Poultry Litter
14. Best Practice Guidelines for Using Poultry Litter on pastures
This guideline covers the composting, application storage and on-going management of pasture that has received poultry manure.
Author: NSW Department of Primary Industries, Agnote DPI-212, 2004
Web: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture
Direct Link: www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/past-management/dpi212.htm
Agriculture
Horticulture
15. Horticulture in the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment - Best Management Practice Guidelines
This provides an overview of environmental planning legislation relating to horticultural development in the catchment and general advice on managing soils, irrigation water, fertilisers and pests.
Author: NSW Agriculture, 2002 (To be placed on DPI website)
16. Nursery Industry Water Management Best Practice Guidelines
A practical guide to sustainable water use, water use efficiency, recycling, nutrient management, responsible use of pesticides and site sediment and litter control.
Author: Nursery and Garden Industry Australia, HAL 2005
17. Managing Water in Plant Nurseries - A guide to irrigation drainage and water recycling in containerised nurseries
A manual to assist nursery operators to design an efficient irrigation system, and thereby minimise water discharged off site. It considers irrigation technology, operation and maintenance, fertliser use, nutrient management and site drainage.
Author: NSW Agriculture 2000
Web: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture
Direct Link: www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/horticulture-wastewater/managing-water-plant-nurseries
18. Environmental Management Guidelines for Growing Cut Flowers
A summary of best management principles and practices including irrigation, stormwater runoff, fertilisers and integrated pest management
Author: NSW Agriculture, 2001
Web: www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/ornamentals
Direct Link: www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/ornamentals/env-manage-guide.pdf?MIvalObj=14073&doctype=document&MItypeObj=application/pdf&name=/env-manage-guide.pdf
19. Managing wastewater from Intensive Agriculture: A wetland System
A plain English guide to the design of a simple wetland system to treat wastewater from intensive horticulture, in particular the removal of nutrients from hydroponic systems.
Author: NSW Agriculture, Agnote DPI-381 2002
Web: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture
Direct Link: www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/hort-wastewater/dpi381.pdf
20. Guidelines for the Development of Controlled Environment Horticulture
Best management practice for managing the environmental impacts associated with establishment or expansion of greenhouse or hydroponic horticulture production.
Author: NSW DPI, 2005
Web: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture
Direct Link: www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/greenhouse-planning-guidelines
21. Planning a Vineyard – A Guide for Prospective Developers.
The guide is intended for prospective vineyard managers in the Southern Highlands. It contains information on environmental best practice in relation to vineyard establishment and operation. It also outlines the statutory and development approval process
Author: Wingecarribee Shire Council, 2002
Grazing
22. Best Management Practices for Graziers in the Tablelands of NSW
These guidelines assist land managers to develop practices that lead to healthy and productive pasture systems and off-site benefits in receiving water quality and biodiversity. They primarily focus on dryland beef and sheep production on grazed temperate pastures areas of NSW. The principles can apply to other grazing enterprises in these areas.
Author: NSW Agriculture 2004 (revision scheduled for end 2006)
(To be placed on DPI website)
23. Improving Water Quality in Catchments Using Compost
Fact sheet based on field trials at Bungonia in the Shoalhaven Catchment that demonstrated the effectiveness of composted mulch and soil conditioners in controlling sheet erosion and assisting vegetation establishment on degraded sites.
Author: NSW Department of Primary Industries and Department of Environment and Conservation, 2005
Web: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture
Direct Link: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/2005580_org_impwatercatchments_fs.pdf
24. Wool Industry River Management Guide: High Rainfall Zones Including Tableland Areas
A guide to help woolgrowers improve and protect the health of water courses and riparian land on their farms and minimise the impacts of wool production on water quality and stream health.
Author: Australian Government, 2006
Web: www.landwaterwool.gov.au/publications.asp?section=275
Direct Link: www.lwa.gov.au/products_details.asp?pc=PX050951&pn=1&method=search&browse_program_group=14&browse_subject=&title=&author=&code=PX&date_from=&date_to=
Chickens
25. NSW Meat Chicken Guidelines – Managing Planning Development and Environmental Issues
These guidelines have been developed to help industry, government and the community in the planning, design, construction, operation and management of meat chicken farms in New South Wales. They apply to new and expanding farms.
Author: NSW Department of Primary Industries
Web: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture
Direct Link: www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/meat-chicken
Pigs
26. Deep Litter Housing For Pigs
The Prime Fact reviews deep litter housing for pigs including construction, controlled drainage and storage and treatment of spent litter. The Prime Fact offers practical design, performance and process guidance.
Author: NSW Department of Primary Industries, 2006
Web: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture
Direct Link: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/58403/Deep_litter_housing_for_pigs_-_Primefact_68-final.pdf
Horses
27. Horse Properties on the Rural Urban Fringe - Best Practice Environmental Guide for Keeping Horses
Practical advice on how to protect and improve the natural environment of horse properties and mitigate against adverse impacts on water quality.
Author: Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW), 2004
Web: www.environment.nsw.gov.au
Direct Link: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/horse0489.pdf
Pesticide Use
28. Spray sense – Information for Users of Agricultural Chemicals
A series which focus on a range of pesticide issues, including: storage, transport, application, monitoring, and safe disposal of pesticides.
Author: NSW Department of Primary Industries
Web: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture
Direct Link: www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/spray-sense
