Development
Ipswich is situated at the centre of the western corridor and a part of one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. The Ipswich City Council is committed to providing integrated and progressive development and growth management through the application of the Ipswich Planning Scheme and applicable legislation.
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View the Ipswich Planning Scheme, undertake a property enquiry, map search or track a development application from lodgement to determination with PD Online.
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Smart eDA (Electronic Application Lodgement)
The ability to electronically lodge development applications to Ipswich City Council is now available via the State Government Smart eDA website. If you wish to electronically lodge an application please click the link below to access Smart eDA. Should you require any additional information regarding the electronic lodgement of development applications via Smart eDA please contact Ipswich City Council on telephone 3810 6666.
State Government IDAS Application Forms and Checklist (Sustainable Planning Act 2009)
Development Planning Branch: Amended Development Assessment Teams
From 15 November 2010 the Development Planning Branch development assessment teams will be operating under a new structure. The new structure amends both the team names and allocates a  new geographical area (PDF, 1.4 mb) area to each team.
The revised teams are as follows:
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West Team
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East Team
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Central Team
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Brett Davey
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Tim Foote
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Natalie Plumbe
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Sandeep Nanjappa
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Sean Dickson
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Michael Simmons
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Sue Taylor
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Lara Minion
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Mitchell Grant
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Luke Conroy
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Ben Williams
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Artemis Phipps
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Jacob Hart
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Jayden Cave
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Sally Holznagel
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Matthew Buchanan
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Rebecca Pinches
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Meredith Hartigan
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Some applications will be required to be reallocated in accordance with the new structure on
15 November 2010. If an application is reallocated, Council's customers will receive a letter from the new assessment manager during the week of 15 November 2010.
If you have any questions about this matter, please contact the Development Planning Branch on telephone number (07) 3810 6888.
Ipswich City Council Application Forms and Checklists
Well Made Application Checklist - Character Areas (PDF, 130 kb)
Well Made Application Checklist - Reconfiguring a Lot (up to 10 residential lots) (PDF, 107 kb)
Well Made Application Checklist - Dual Occupancy (PDF, 107 kb)
Ipswich Regional Centre Strategy Streetscape Materials Specification
Streetscape works associated with Development within the City Centre (refer Part 5 Ipswich Planning Scheme) are required to be consistent with the materials and designs set out in the Ipswich Regional Centre Strategy Streetscape Materials Specification below.
Cover & Index (PDF, 546 kb)
Parts 1 to 5 (PDF, 529 kb)
Parts 6 to 12 (PDF, 923 kb)
Appendix Index (PDF, 75 kb)
Appendix A to E (PDF, 1.6 mb)
Appendix F to K (PDF, 1.6 mb)
Ipswich City Council Standard Drawings
Select the relevant infrastructure below to display the assocciated standard drawings. If previously downloaded drawings are being referred to please check the amendment number and date to ensure they are the current versions.
Drainage
| Drawing Number |
Description |
Amendment |
Date |
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SD.01
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Intentionally left blank
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| SD.02 (PDF, 247 kb) |
Standard Access Chamber Details - Dia 1050 to 2100 |
B |
July 2010 |
| SD.03 (PDF, 396 kb) |
Standard Access Chamber Roof Slabs Dia 1050 to 2100 |
B |
July 2010 |
| SD.04 (PDF, 210 kb) |
Standard Grated Inlet Pit - General Arrangement LIP in line |
B |
July 2010 |
| SD.05 (PDF, 247 kb) |
Standard Grated Inlet Pit - General Arrangement Kerb in line |
B |
July 2010 |
| SD.06 (PDF, 185 kb) |
Standard Grated Inlet Pit - Precast Lintel Details |
B |
July 2010 |
| SD.07 (PDF, 214 kb) |
Standard Grated Inlet Pit - Grate and Frame |
B |
July 2010 |
| SD.08 (PDF, 238 kb) |
Standard Field Inlet and Overflow Pit - Type 1 |
B |
July 2010 |
| SD.09 (PDF, 189 kb) |
Standard Field Inlet and Overflow Pit - Type 2 |
B |
July 2010 |
| SD.10 (PDF, 171 kb) |
Standard Step Rungs |
B |
July 2010 |
| SD.11 (PDF, 312 kb) |
Excavation, Bedding and Backfilling of Concrete/Fibre Reinforced Drainage Pipes/Culverts |
B |
December 2004 |
| SD.12 (PDF, 212 kb) |
Roofwater Inspection Chamber and Details |
B |
July 2010 |
| SD.13 (PDF, 270 kb) |
Sediment Control Devices - Sediment Fence, Entry/Exit Sediment Trap |
B |
July 2010 |
| SD.14 (PDF, 178 kb) |
Sediment Control Devices - Check Dams and Strawbale and Stone Trap |
A |
April 2002 |
Parks
| Drawing Number |
Description |
Amendment |
Date |
| SP.01 |
Intentionally left blank |
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| Planting Methods |
| SP.02 (PDF, 76 kb) |
Planting - Tubestock in Planting Area |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.03 (PDF, 79 kb) |
Planting - Shrub/Groundcover in Planting Area |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.04 (PDF, 75 kb) |
Planting - Tubestock in Grass |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.05 (PDF, 79 kb) |
Planting - Trees in Grassed Areas |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.06 (PDF, 76 kb) |
Planting - Mature Tree Stock |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.07 (PDF, 55 kb) |
Tree Guards - Park and Reserves |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.08 (PDF, 69 kb) |
Tree Guards - Road/Street Reserves |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.09 (PDF, 97 kb) |
Planting - Street Trees |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.10 (PDF, 51 kb) |
Planting Rock Lined Channel |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.11 (PDF, 99 kb) |
Excavation - Tree Preservation |
B |
December 2004 |
| Bank Stabilisation Mounding and Drainage |
| SP.12 (PDF, 62 kb) |
Bank Stabilisation Maximum Grade 1:6 |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.13 (PDF, 69 kb) |
Turf Areas |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.14 (PDF, 83 kb) |
Planting Areas |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.15 (PDF, 73 kb) |
Drainage - Surface Grass Swales |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.16 (PDF, 78 kb) |
Drainage - Subsurface in Planting Areas |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.17 (PDF, 71 kb) |
Drainage - Surface Gravel Swales |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.18 (PDF, 107 kb) |
Drainage - Natural Gully Treatment |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.19 (PDF, 82 kb) |
Drainage - Drainage Channel Stabilisation |
B |
December 2004 |
| Edging and Adjoining Surfaces |
| SP.20 (PDF, 76 kb) |
Insiu Concrete Edge |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.21 (PDF, 78 kb) |
Pre-Cast Unit Paver Edge |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.22 (PDF, 81 kb) |
Local Stone Edge |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.23 (PDF, 80 kb) |
Timber Log Edge |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.24 (PDF, 75 kb) |
Transition: Concrete Pavement - Grassed Area |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.25 (PDF, 76 kb) |
Transition: Concrete Pavement - Planting Area |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.26 (PDF, 102 kb) |
Transition Unit Paved Area - Planting Area |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.27 (PDF, 72 kb) |
Transition Unit Paved Area - Grassed Area |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.28 (PDF, 58 kb) |
Transition Unit Paved Area - Concrete Pavement |
B |
April 2004 |
| SP.29 (PDF, 76 kb) |
Concrete Edge To Play/Softfall Area |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.30 (PDF, 73 kb) |
Sleeper Edge To Play/Softfall Area |
B |
December 2004 |
| Paths and Paving |
| SP.31 (PDF, 81 kb) |
Pedestrain/Cyle Pavement - Decomposed Granite with Timber Sleeper Edge |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.32 (PDF, 76 kb) |
Pedestrian/Cycle Pavement - Asphalt |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.33 (PDF, 72 kb) |
Pedestrian/Cycle Pavement - Option 1 |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.34 (PDF, 73 kb) |
Pedestrian/Cycle Pavement - Option 2 |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.35 (PDF, 93 kb) |
Pedestrian/Cycle Pavement - Concrete with Brick Banding |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.36 (PDF, 70 kb) |
Pedestrian Pavement - Pre-Cast Unit Pavers on Sand Bed |
A |
April 2004 |
| SP.37 (PDF, 76 kb) |
Pedestrian Pavement - Unit Pavers on Concrete Slab |
A |
April 2004 |
| SP.38 (PDF, 76 kb) |
Pedestrian Pavement - Natural Stone on Concrete Slab |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.39 (PDF, 91 kb) |
Pedestrian Pavement - Ramp with Hand Rails |
B |
December 2004 |
| Standard Timber Fencing |
| SP.40 (PDF, 70 kb) |
Fence - Timber Screen - 1800mm High |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.41 (PDF, 68 kb) |
Fence - Timber - 900mm High |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.42 (PDF, 76 kb) |
Fence - Timber Post and Rail |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.43 (PDF, 69 kb) |
Fence - Timber Bollard |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.56 (PDF, 91 kb) |
Signage - Visitor Information Bay |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.57 (PDF, 73 kb) |
Furniture - Bench Seat |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.58 (PDF, 84 kb) |
Furniture - Bench Seat (with Back Rest) |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.59 (PDF, 82 kb) |
Furniture - Picnic Table |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.60 (PDF, 79 kb) |
Furniture - Picnic Setting with Concrete Pavement |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.61 (PDF, 123 kb) |
Furniture - Single Electric BBQ with Brick Surround |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.62 (PDF, 106 kb) |
Furniture - Drink Fountain |
B |
December 2004 |
| Entry Arbours and Shelters |
| SP.63 (PDF, 86 kb) |
Structures - Small Entry Arbour |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.64 (PDF, 82 kb) |
Structures - Large Entry Arbour |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.65 (PDF, 144 kb) |
Structures - Small Rotunda |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.66 (PDF, 91 kb) |
Structures - Small Picnic Shelter |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.67 (PDF, 111 kb) |
Structures - Large Rotunda - Sheet 1 of 2 |
B |
December 2004 |
| SP.68 (PDF, 107 kb) |
Structures - Large Rotunda - Sheet 2 of 2 |
B |
December 2004 |
| Sports |
| SP.69 (PDF, 97 kb) |
Half Basketball Court - Plan and Linemarking Details |
A |
April 2004 |
| Park Settings |
| SP.70 (PDF, 66 kb) |
Local Park - L3 (1 Ha approx.) |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.71 (PDF, 79 kb) |
Urban Bushland - L1 (30 Ha approx.) |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.72 (PDF, 62 kb) |
Urban Bushland - L2 (10 Ha approx.) |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.73 (PDF, 43 kb) |
Urban Bushland - L3 (3 Ha approx.) |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.74 (PDF, 70 kb) |
Waterside Park - L1 (7.5 Ha) |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.75 (PDF, 59 kb) |
District Waterslide Park - L2 |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.76 (PDF, 57 kb) |
Local Waterslide Park - L3 (0.5 Ha) |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.77 (PDF, 86 kb) |
Sports and Courts - L1 (20 Ha) |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.78 (PDF, 66 kb) |
Sports and Courts - L2 (8 Ha) |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.79 (PDF, 49 kb) |
Sports and Courts - L3 (5 Ha) |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.80 (PDF, 135 kb) |
Formal Park - L1 (15 Ha approx.) |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.81 (PDF, 133 kb) |
Formal Park - L2 (5 Ha approx.) |
A |
April 2002 |
| SP.82 (PDF, 92 kb) |
Formal Park - L3 (3 Ha approx.) |
A |
April 2002 |
Roads
| Drawing Number |
Description |
Amendment |
Date |
| SR.01 |
Intentionally left blank |
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| SR.02 (PDF, 1.5 mb) |
Typical Cross Sections - Residential Streets |
E |
September
2011 |
| SR.03 (PDF, 169 kb) |
Typical Cross Sections - Industrial Streets |
C |
March 2007 |
| SR.04 (PDF, 234 kb) |
Typical Cross Sections - Sub-Arterial and Arterial Roads with Kerb and Channel |
C |
March 2007 |
| SR.05 (PDF, 206 kb) |
Typical Cross Sections - Sub-Arterial and Arterial Roads without Kerb and Channel |
C |
March 2007 |
| SR.06 (PDF, 185 kb) |
Standard Verge and Access Profiles - Access Streets Collector Streets and Industrial Streets |
B |
March 2007 |
| SR.07 (PDF, 180 kb) |
Standard Verge Profile - Major Collector Streets, Sub-Arterial and Arterial Roads with Kerb and Channel |
C |
July 2009 |
| SR.08 (PDF, 83 kb) |
Standard Verge Profile - Sub-Arterial and Arterial Roads without Kerb and Channel |
A |
June 2002 |
| SR.09 (PDF, 84 kb) |
Typical Cross Sections - Rural Roads |
B |
April 2005 |
| SR.10 (PDF, 101 kb) |
Standard Verge and Access Profiles - Rural Roads |
A |
June 2002 |
| SR.11 (PDF, 173 kb) |
Standard Kerb and Channel Profiles - Including Edge Restraints, Medians and Inverts |
D |
July 2010 |
| SR.12 (PDF, 695 kb) |
Standard Residential Driveway |
D |
March 2012 |
| SR.13 (PDF, 726 kb) |
Standard Commercial Driveway Invert and Slab Type A - Two Way Access |
D |
March 2012 |
| SR.14 (PDF, 726 kb) |
Standard Commercial Driveway Invert and Slab Type B - Two Way Access |
D |
March 2012 |
| SR.15 (PDF, 55 kb) |
Standard Invert Crossing for Areas without Kerb and Channel |
A |
June 2002 |
| SR.16 (PDF, 83 kb) |
Standard Rural Road Driveway Pipe Crossing |
A |
June 2002 |
| SR.17 (PDF, 202 kb) |
Standard Kerb and Channel Roofwater Drainage Connections |
B |
March 2007 |
| SR.18 (PDF, 287 kb) |
Standard Kerb Ramp |
C |
March 2007 |
| SR.19 (PDF, 248 kb) |
Standard Concrete Strip Parthways |
D |
July 2010 |
| SR.20 (PDF, 180 kb) |
Subsurface Drainage |
B |
March 2007 |
| SR.21 (PDF, 1.1 mb) |
Subsurface Drainage Flushing Points |
C |
September
2011 |
| SR.22 (PDF, 334 kb) |
Public Utilities in Subdivisions - Typical Service Corridors and Alignments |
C |
March 2007 |
| SR.23 (PDF, 328 kb) |
Public Utilities in Subdivisions - Typical Service Conduit Sections |
C |
March 2007 |
| SR.24 (PDF, 61 kb) |
Standard Brass Indicator Disc for Service Crossings |
A |
June 2002 |
| SR.25 (PDF, 213 kb) |
Typical Single Post Traffic Sign |
C |
July 2010 |
| SR.26 (PDF, 184 kb) |
Standard Street Name Sign |
C |
July 2010 |
| SR.27 (PDF, 246 kb) |
Standard Slow Point Details Collector or Major Collector Streets |
A |
July 2010 |
| SR.28 (PDF, 181 kb) |
Typical Concrete Threshold Treatment |
C |
July 2010 |
| SR.29 (PDF, 185 kb) |
Standard Roundabout Details |
C |
July 2010 |
| SR.30 (PDF, 167 kb) |
Overland Flow Path |
B |
July 2010 |
| SR.31 (PDF, 59 kb) |
Stone Work at Floodways - Rural Roads |
A |
June 2002 |
| SR.32 (PDF, 270 kb) |
Weld Mesh Fencing and Control Fence |
C |
July 2010 |
| SR.33 (PDF, 236 kb) |
Tubular Steel Fence with and without Chain Wire |
C |
July 2010 |
| SR.34 (PDF, 267 kb) |
Chain Wire Security Fencing |
B |
July 2010 |
| SR.35 (PDF, 177 kb) |
Log Barrier Fencing |
B |
July 2010 |
| SR.36 (PDF, 206 kb) |
Fencing - Locking Rail |
B |
July 2010 |
| SR.37 (PDF, 225 kb) |
4 and 6 Strand Barbed Wire Fence |
B |
July 2010 |
| SR.38 (PDF, 129 kb) |
Installation of Field Gate and Posts |
B |
July 2010 |
| SR.39 (PDF, 152 kb) |
Typical Bus Bay Indent |
B |
July 2010 |
| SR.40 (PDF, 1.1 mb) |
Typical Bus Stop Arrangement Sub-Arterial and Arterial Roads |
A |
September
2011 |
| SR.41 (PDF, 452 kb) |
Rural Residential Accessway Residential |
A |
March
2012 |
Residential Driveway Construction Guidelines (PDF, 855 kb)
Residential Driveway Construction Guide |
A |
March
2012 |
Sewerage
| Drawing Number |
Description |
Amendment |
Date |
| SS.01 |
Intentionally left blank |
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| SS.02 (PDF, 171 kb) |
Access Chamber 1050mm Nom. Dia Insitu Construction Pipe 375mm or Less |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.03 (PDF, 139 kb) |
Access Chamber 1050mm Nom. Dia Precast Components Pipe 375mm or Less |
B |
March 2007 |
| SS.04 (PDF, 180 kb) |
Sewer Construction Pipeline Construction Types |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.05 (PDF, 166 kb) |
Access Chamber 1050mm Dia Insitu Construction Pipe 900 mm or Less |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.06 (PDF, 185 kb) |
Access Chamber Alternative Drops Insitu Construction |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.07 (PDF, 141 kb) |
Access Chamber Rectangular C.I/Concrete Filled Cover and Frame |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.08 (PDF, 134 kb) |
Access Chambers C.I Cover (Class B) and Frame |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.09 (PDF, 139 kb) |
Access Chambers C.I Cover (Class D) and Frame |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.10 (PDF, 165 kb) |
House Connection Branches |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.11 (PDF, 279 kb) |
Submersible Sewerage Pumping Station |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.12 (PDF, 201 kb) |
Submersible Sewerage Pumping Station 7.2m Vent Pole Terrain Cat 2 and 3 |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.13 (PDF, 207 kb) |
Submersible Sewerage Pumping Station 12.0m Vent Pole Terrain Cat 2 and 3 |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.14 (PDF, 206 kb) |
Submersible Sewerage Pumping Station 200mm Dia-Reinforcement Pressure Gauge Arrangement Air Release Pipework Details |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.15 (PDF, 204 kb) |
Submersible Sewerage Pumping Station Fabricated Metalwork Sheet 1 |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.16 (PDF, 151 kb) |
Submersible Sewerage Pumping Station Fabricated Metalwork Sheet 2 |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.17 (PDF, 184 kb) |
Lift Station - Submersible 1800mm Diameter (0-20L/Sec) |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.18 (PDF, 142 kb) |
Pump Station Overflow |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.19 (PDF, 219 kb) |
Submersible Sewerage Pumping Station General Arrangement - Reinforcement 2400mm Dia |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.20 (PDF, 190 kb) |
Submersible Sewerage Pumping Station Aluminium Covers and Frames 2400 Dia |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.21 (PDF, 181 kb) |
Pressure Main Discharge Details |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.22 (PDF, 127 kb) |
Access Chambers C.I/Concrete Filled Cover (Class B) and Frame |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.23 (PDF, 125 kb) |
Sewer Bulkheads |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.24 (PDF, 143 kb) |
End of Line Manhole uPVC Fittings |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.25 (PDF, 95 kb) |
Sewerage Rising Main Scour Details |
A |
January 2003 |
| SS.26 (PDF, 178 kb) |
Access Chambers Standard Drops Precast and Cast Insitu |
A |
January 2003 |
Water
| Drawing Number |
Description |
Amendment |
Date |
| SW.01 |
Intentionally left blank |
A |
January 2003 |
| SW.02 (PDF, 249 kb) |
Bedding and Backfill for Water Main Construction |
A |
January 2003 |
| SW.03 (PDF, 211 kb) |
Water Main, Thrust Block Details |
A |
January 2003 |
| SW.04 (PDF, 93 kb) |
Water Main and Service Authority Shared Trench Detail |
A |
January 2003 |
| SW.05 (PDF, 99 kb) |
Scour Details |
A |
January 2003 |
| SW.06 (PDF, 142 kb) |
Air Valve Pit, Ø50 and Ø80 Valves |
A |
January 2003 |
| SW.07 (PDF, 221 kb) |
Headworks at Bores |
A |
January 2003 |
| SW.08 (PDF, 181 kb) |
Hydrant, Pathbox and Valve Installation |
A |
January 2003 |
| SW.09 (PDF, 170 kb) |
C.I. Hydrant and Valve Boxes |
A |
January 2003 |
| SW.10 (PDF, 91 kb) |
Hydrant and Valve Location Indicators |
A |
January 2003 |
| SW.11 (PDF, 125 kb) |
Hydrant and Valve Marker Posts |
A |
January 2003 |
| SW.12 (PDF, 106 kb) |
H.D.P.E Hydrant and Valve Box |
A |
January 2003 |
| SW.13 (PDF, 152 kb) |
Water Service Conduits |
D |
March 2007 |
| SW.14 (PDF, 164 kb) |
20mm and 25mm Water Connections Single and Double Below Ground Meter Installation |
B |
March 2007 |
| SW.15 (PDF, 133 kb) |
Water Connections 32, 40 and 50mm Single Below Ground Meter Installation |
B |
March 2007 |
| SW.16 (PDF, 135 kb) |
Water Connections 80, 100 and 150mm Single Ground Meter |
C |
March 2007 |
| SW.17 (PDF, 124 kb) |
Water Connections Metered Fire Service |
B |
March 2007 |
| SW.18 (PDF, 135 kb) |
Backflow Prevention Device Slab and Pole Mounted Cubicle |
A |
January 2003 |
| SW.19 (PDF, 190 kb) |
Guide for Installing Hydrant Pavement Markings |
A |
January 2003 |
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