This chapter describes structural measures that can be designed and located in a catchment undergoing new development or retrofitted within an existing development to manage the quantity of stormwater runoff and prevent or treat stormwater pollution.
It provides an overview of the benefits, use, effectiveness and evaluation of each type of structural control. It also provides information on the selection of structural controls and technical guidelines on the most relevant structural controls. Case studies and examples and included.
See the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities’ Adoption Guidelines for Stormwater Biofiltration Systems (2015) for more up-to-date advice on designing, constructing and maintaining biofilters (also known as bioretention systems and rain gardens). Additionally, the Vegetation guidelines for stormwater biofilters in the south-west of Western Australia (2014) have been published to assist in vegetation selection for biofilters in south-west WA. A summary practice note of the vegetation guidelines is also available.
