Water Management

Sponsored by the Water Directorate

Winner Division C, Overall Winner

Illawarra Shoalhaven Joint Organisation: Illawarra Shoalhaven enabling water sensitive communities
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Joint Organisation collaborated with Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven councils to increase the uptake and success of Water Sensitive Urban Design.

Designing in a water sensitive way reduces the pressure development is placing on river catchments and coastal lagoons, while improving liveability and mitigating urban heat.

Key resources created include a regional framework and a water sensitive model Development Control Plan.

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