On-Site Stormwater

Detention Policy
APRIL 2015
POLICY CONTENTS

1.0 General 3
2.0 Objectives 3
3.0 Policy Application 3
Policy Application - continued 4
4.0 Policy Exclusions 4
5.0 OSD Approval Process 5
6.0 Control Standards 6
6.1 General 6-7
6.2 Discharge and Storage Requirement / Catchment Plan 7
7.0 Design and Construction Parameters
7.1 General 8
7.2 Freeboard 9
7.3 Ponding Limits 9
7.4 Access Requirements 10
7.5 Stormwater Connection 10
7.6 Submerged/Drowned Orifice 11
7.7 Council Drainage Easement / Open Channel /
Catchment Low point /Overland Flows. 11-13
7.8 Drainage Easements 13
7.9 Pumpout Systems 14-15
7.10 Rainwater Tanks 15
Figure 1 Key Elements of domestic aboveground rainwater tank 15
Figure 2 Configuration for an underground system 15
Figure 3 Rainwater Directional Model 16
Australian Standard AS/NZS 3500.1.2 : Water Supply 16
Figure 4 Design Details of a Dual Rainwater Tank 16
NSW Department of Health 17
Water Authorities 17
Figure 5 Design detail for a dual water supply system using
Rainwater & mains water 17
Table A Average Percentage (%) of Rainwater Tank Volume
that can be counted as OSD site 18
8.0 Certification of constructed OSD System 18
9.0 Protection and Maintenance of OSD System 18-19
10.0 On-site Stormwater Detention Bond 19
11.0 Information required with Development Application 19
12.0 Appendix A
A-1 Example of a Submerged Orifice Outlet Calculations 20
A-2 Example of a Submerged Orifice Outlet Diagram 21
13.0 Appendix B Typical Section Details B1, B2, B3, B4 22-25
14.0 Appendix C Standard Pumpout Design Notes 26

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 1.0 GENERAL

On-Site Stormwater Detention (OSD) involves the temporary storage and controlled
discharge of stormwater generated within a site. OSD is required to ensure that the
change in stormwater runoff from a site due to development does not increase
flooding problems downstream, except in very severe events.

Council requires the submission of fully detailed OSD drawings to assist in determining the likely
impacts that the development may have on the existing natural and built environments, both public
and private. This will include any impacts on existing stormwater systems, overland flow and flooding
conditions and those impacts on the assessment of the proposal with regard to Councils Development
Control Plans.

Councils Engineers are able to discuss matters relating to a proposed development application with
the applicant in relation to Councils requirements, policies and procedures for drainage and OSD
systems. Matters that relate to specific design issues and technical details in relation to the proposed
drainage and OSD system should firstly be referred to an engineer who has the appropriate
qualifications and experience to interpret Councils requirements, policies and procedures.

2.0 OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this policy are to:

2.1 prevent any increase in downstream peak flows resulting from new developments or
redevelopments by temporarily storing on-site the additional and quicker runoff generated;

2.2 prevent increases in downstream flooding and drainage problems that could:

increase flood losses

damage public assets
reduce property values
require additional expenditure on flood mitigation

2.3 encourage integration of OSD systems into architectural and landscape design and layout of the
development so that adequate storage areas are included in the initial stages of the site design.

2.4 require construction supervision of OSD systems by the OSD designer to improve construction
standards.

3.0 POLICY APPLICATION

The OSD policy is to apply to all types of development and re-development on both flood liable and
flood free site, including the following:

3.1 all commercial, industrial and special-use development and buildings and structures (including
awnings, temporary buildings)
3.2 town houses, villas, home units, duplexes;
3.3 dual occupancies;
Note: OSD shall be created for each lot to clarify and ensure the maintenance responsibility for
individual owners. Unless the designer can demonstrate that it is not possible or feasible due to
the site constraints.
3.4 subdivisions (including residential) approved after 1991
3.5 tennis courts, basketball courts and any other sealed sporting facilities;
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3.6 roads, car parks, paths and other sealed areas; and
3.7 Major public buildings.
3.8 On an already-developed property, which is being partly re-developed, the
OSD requirements shall relate only to the additional new area to be created.
3.9 On a new development (development of a vacant site or complete re-development of an already-
developed property), the OSD requirements shall relate to the whole property.
3.10 In the case of a dual occupancy if the existing dwelling is to be retained, the OSD requirements
shall relate only to the second dwelling and surrounding associated impervious areas.
3.11 Where an existing residential property is to be subdivided, the OSD requirements shall only relate
to the area of the new allotment, and the OSD storage facilities shall be located on the new
allotments.
3.12 On a property with multiple existing lots.
Note:
For sites where the existing dwelling is to be demolished and the impervious area of any
proposed dwelling and/or structure is less than the impervious area of the existing dwelling
divided by the number of lots, then OSD is not required. (E.g. If a dwelling of 300m2 impervious
building area sits on a 3 lot property, the maximum allowable impervious building area of each
lot shall not exceed 100m2 ).
If the existing dwelling is to be retained, OSD shall be required for any development on the
remaining lots.
If there is no existing dwelling, OSD shall be required for any development on all lots.

4.0 POLICY EXCLUSIONS

The OSD policy shall not apply to:

4.1 single dwellings, extensions, additions and improvements on existing single residential lots
except where OSD is required as a restriction on the title of the property and /or clause 3.12;

4.2 subdivisions of existing dual occupancies;

4.3 buildings in Open Space and Rural/Non-Urban areas;

4.4 one-off minor developments, minor additions and repairs where the proposed development area
is less than 150 square metres (subsequent minor developments or additions shall require OSD).
It does not apply to any developments where the development area is greater than 150 square
metres nor to dual occupancies;

4.5 one-off minor developments, minor additions and repairs to commercial, industrial and special-
use properties where the impervious area is increased by less than 100 square metres
(subsequent minor developments or additions shall require OSD)- applicable only to areas
outside the UPRCT boundaries;

4.6 change of use, where no physical changes to the outside of the property are proposed;

4.7 areas within large properties (usually commercial or industrial) not covered by the development or
construction certificate application; and

4.8 Any portion of the property used as a defined floodway to convey stormwater Runoff from
upstream public land and which shall be protected by an appropriate covenant, restriction or
easement.

NOTE: Refer to the Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust OSD handbook for further clarification of
policy application and exclusion.

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 5.0 OSD APPROVAL PROCESS

OSD is best considered as early as possible in the development process so that the
most efficient system can be designed and installed. The following flow chart
outlines the OSD approval process.

Proposal Determine if OSD is required.

Have a contour survey prepared.

Preliminary lot Involve the OSD designer in site/lot layout. Note:
layout Survey should include contours of land at max. 0.5m
intervals and all existing structures including trees.
Survey shall be to AHD for flood affected sites or
sites requiring a flood study.

Prepare drainage and On-

Site- Stormwater Detention OSD Designer completes design checklist and
(OSD) drawing prepares fully detailed OSD drawings for submission.

Development
Approval Council approves development/subdivision with OSD
conditions.

Construction OSD designer addresses consent conditions as

certificate/Engineering Plan required and prepares maintenance schedule.
approval Calculations, maintenance schedule, plans and
details submitted with application for Construction
Certificate. Plans forwarded to Council or private
certifier for issue of approval.

Construction OSD designer supervises construction, complying

with inspection points as outlined within the consent
conditions and OSD guidelines.

Finalisation Work as Executed drawings prepared. Positive

covenant and Restriction prepared and attached to
linen plan. OSD designer certifies hydraulic
performance of construction.

After approval, release of Certificate of hydraulic compliance and Work as

occupation certificate or subdivision Executed plan submitted to Council. Positive
certificate/request forms. Covenant and restriction registered.

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6.0 CONTROL STANDARDS

6.1 General

6.1.1 The 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) storm event for developments
or re-developments must not increase flooding or stormwater flows in any
down stream areas.

6.1.2 Detention storage shall not be located in any natural watercourse or over land flowpath, and shall
function independently during all storm events up to and including Councils adopted design flood
standard of the 1% AEP storm event.

6.1.3 OSD basins shall be provided with an overflow spillway directed towards the overland flowpath,
which shall be kept free of obstructions such as fences and minor structures. Overflow spillways
shall not be provided on walls adjoining neighbouring properties. Where necessary a 900mm x
900mm overflow pit shall be provided, otherwise the spillway shall be provided on walls
adjoining the road reserve or locations where neighbouring properties will not be affected.

6.1.4 Developers and designers are encouraged to use principles of good aesthetics when preparing
an OSD design. Long term viability, ease of maintenance and access to the drainage system and
storage areas also needs to be considered in the design process. It is recommended that the
OSD designer consults with the architect and landscape designer prior to completing an OSD
design. This will ensure that all drawings correspond in terms of location of buildings, walls,
existing trees being retained and landscaping treatments proposed on the site.

6.1.5 OSD storages shall be designed such that run-off in small frequent storms is stored where
minimal inconvenience results. In larger storm events, the additional run-off may be stored above
ground in landscaped areas, car parks or driveways where it will cause some inconvenience.

6.1.6 Any grated pit in childrens play areas shall be provided with child proof J type spring locks.

6.1.7 Any stormwater overflow from the gutters of proposed buildings shall be collected by inlet pits on
the ground and/or drained via overland flows paths into the detention system. Where this is not
possible, the gutter and stormwater system shall be designed to convey the 1% AEP storm event
to the detention system.

6.1.8 Detention Storage shall be provided above ground wherever possible and permissible.
Under ground tanks will only be accepted where above ground storage systems are not
possible or feasible due to the site constraints.

6.1.9 Where below ground tanks are proposed, Council will only consider the tanks where the access
provisions and internal depths comply with the following criteria:-
Council generally requires the minimum internal depth of the belowground storage tank to be
1200mm; however a 900mm minimum internal depth can be considered where site constraints
will not permit the 1200mm minimum depth.
All access grates to the tank shall be a minimum of 900mm x 900mm.
An access grate shall be provided over the Discharge Control chamber.
An access grate shall be provided over the location of the outlet pipe from the tank storage
component. (This grate will generally be located adjacent to the access grate of the Discharge
Control chamber.)
An access grate shall be provided at the highest point of the tank.
Where the minimum internal depth is 1200mm, a 900mm x 900mm access grate shall be
provided at no more than 6m spacings from another access grate.

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 Where the minimum internal depth is between 1200mm and 900mm, a
900mm x 900mm access grate shall be provided at no more than 3m
spacings from another access grate.
In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety requirements, only
persons with Confined Space training shall be permitted to enter below
ground storage tanks for any required maintenance. Council requires that
a Confined Space Danger sign be placed at all access points to the below
ground storage tanks. Details of the required sign may be obtained within
the Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust OSD handbook.

6.2 Discharge and Storage Requirements

Whilst the On-Site Stormwater Detention policy applies to the whole Council area, a different standard
applies to the area that drains to the Upper Parramatta River than to the rest of Holroyd which drains
to Prospect Creek, ABecketts Creek and Duck Creek. The Upper Parramatta River catchment
includes the suburbs of Girraween, Toongabbie, Pendle Hill, Wentworthville, Mays Hill, South
Wentworthville and part of Greystanes and Merrylands West. The following permissible site discharge
and site storage requirement apply for each area: -

Max. Permissible Site Min. Site Storage

Catchment Discharge (P.S.D.) - (S.S.R.)
Litres/sec/Hectare - cu.metre/Hectare

Upper Parramatta River 80 470

Prospect Creek, 140 300

ABecketts Creek & Duck
Creek

UPRCT AREA

Note: It is recommended to contact Council to confirm catchment boundaries

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7.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PARAMETERS

OSD designs shall be prepared by a suitably qualified and registered engineering

consultant, in accordance with the requirements of the Upper Parramatta River
Catchment Trust. The methods and principles of the design shall be in accordance
with the latest revision of the 3rd edition of the Upper Parramatta River Catchment
Trust OSD Handbook and the latest edition of Australian Rainfall and Runoff. A copy
of the latest revision of the 3rd edition of Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust
handbook may be obtained from the Trusts internet web site -
www.uprct.nsw.gov.au

All engineering works shall be designed and undertaken in accordance with the relevant aspects of the
following documents, except as otherwise authorised by a development consent:-

Holroyd City Councils Works Specification for Subdivisions and Developments. (Current
Version).
Holroyd City Councils Development Control Plan.

7.1 General

7.1.1 An OSD warning sign shall be provided to each above ground detention area. In this regard, the
signage shall be in accordance with the Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust OSD
handbook.

7.1.2 Requirements of the Building Code of Australia shall be considered when determining finish
ground levels adjacent to the proposed buildings. Design levels throughout the site shall be
provided showing compliance with such.

7.1.3 Spillways within basin walls adjoining road reserves shall be provided for the full length of the
wall and the spillway level shall be clearly shown.

7.1.4 Top of wall levels of above ground detention systems should generally be set a minimum of
100mm above the top of water level, excluding the spillway.

7.1.5 All walls forming the detention basin shall be constructed wholly within the property boundaries
of the site being developed. A notation shall be shown on the drawings indicating such.

7.1.6 Where below ground tanks are proposed, the location of underground storage tanks shall be
beneath proposed hardstand areas. (i.e. driveways, pathways)

7.1.7 Basins proposed adjacent to dwellings/buildings shall ensure that access points/ventilation/air
vents to the under side of the structure are above the top of water level of the basin or protected
from the OSD storage.

7.1.8 Existing/Proposed sewer manhole access points within above ground storage areas shall be
provided with a suitable watertight gatic lid in accordance with Sydney Water requirements. Any
walls or structures (forming part of the OSD system) that is located close to an existing sewer
manhole shall also be in accordance with Sydney Water requirements.

7.1.9 Sewer gully traps within above ground storage areas shall be set above the top of water level of
the basin.

7.1.10 Hot water units located within above ground storage areas shall be set above the top of water
level of the basin

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7.2 Freeboard

Habitable and/or Office floor levels shall be fixed so that they are a minimum of
300mm above the water storage/flow levels for the 1% AEP storm event. Non
habitable floors including garages shall have floor levels set a minimum of 100mm
above the maximum water surface level based on the 1% AEP storm event.
Consideration shall also be given to the maximum water level that can be achieved
within a below ground storage before the tank surcharges and the protection to the
proposed finish floor levels.

7.3 Ponding Limits

7.3.1 In the interests of safety and amenity, storage water depths for detention
systems should not exceed:-

Maximum

Driveways/Parking/Paved Areas 150mm desirable

200mm maximum

Front Setback Landscaped/Common areas 300mm desirable

600mm maximum

Private Courtyards/Rear Yards See below

Covered/Fenced Storage Consult with Council for Limits

Roof Area As required by structural integrity

7.3.2 The following shall be noted with regard to storage in private courtyards:
Prohibited if the courtyard area is less than 25m2
Acceptable if the courtyard area is greater than 25m2

7.3.3 Ponding is limited to the following for courtyard areas between 25m2 and
60m2:
100 mm (maximum) for the 20% AEP storm event (5 year ARI).
Desirable limit of 400 mm for the 1% AEP storm event (100 year ARI).
Maximum 600mm for the 1% AEP storm event (100 year ARI) - subject to Council approval.

7.3.4 The following shall also be considered:

The finish levels of external porch/verandah areas shall be set a minimum of 100mm above
the top of water level of the basin. A suitable porch/verandah area shall be provided in all
proposals to function as a permanent dry area.
The limit of ponding within private courtyards greater than 60m2 shall be a minimum of 2m
clear of any external porch/verandah areas.
The ponding shall begin to occur as far as possible from all external porch/verandah areas.
At least one dry access/escape route shall be available to individual residences.
An additional 20% storage volume, in excess of the design volume, shall be provided in
courtyard areas to allow for future unintentional reduction in storage.

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7.4 Access Requirements

7.4.1 Design of OSD storage areas shall consider access requirements for
maintenance and inspection purposes. It shall allow for pedestrian
movements, i.e. for mowers and bins, from private courtyards to the street
frontage.
7.4.2 Satisfactory access shall be provided to all above ground storage basins by use of stairs or
batters not exceeding a grade of 1 in 4. Where storage areas are proposed within the front
setback area of the site provision shall be made for an access point within the front setback
area. Access into a storage area within the front setback via the side setback areas of the
property will not be considered as satisfactory
7.4.3 Where vertical drops into any above ground storage area from adjoining pedestrian/pathway
areas exceed 500mm, a pool type fence or equivalent barrier shall be provided.
7.4.4 Figure 1

Protective fencing and/or

suitable barrier adjoining
pathway, where drop
into basin exceeds
500mm.

Stair access
into basin area

Pathway to permit
movement from
courtyard to street
frontage and vice versa

7.5 Stormwater Connection

7.5.1 Stormwater outlet pipe connections into the kerb and gutter/existing Council drainage system
will not be permitted to be laid across the footpath area at an angle of greater than 45 degrees
from the front boundary alignment of the property. Where connection into the kerb and
gutter/existing Council drainage system cannot be laid at or less than 45 degrees to the
property boundary alignment, the following will apply:
The pipe shall be run though the property and/or a drainage easement shall be obtained
through the adjoining downstream property to a point where the 45 degree limit can be
achieved or,
Council will require the existing nearest drainage system under the control of Council to be
extended to the property frontage. A grated gully pit, to the relevant Council standards will
be required at the end of the street drainage pipe being extended.
7.5.2 All Council drainage pipes shall be a minimum 375mm diameter reinforced concrete pipes. A
cash bond/bank guarantee will be required to be lodged as part of the development consent
conditions for the required works including restoration works carried out within any Council
reserve.
7.5.3 Fully detailed designs, including hydraulic grade lines, long-section of the pipe and a pipe trench
cross-section detail shall be submitted for all proposed drainage works within the road reserve
at development application stage.

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7.6 Submerged/Drowned Orifice outlet

7.6.1 The designer shall ensure that the orifice outlet of the proposed detention
system flows freely at all times during all projected storm events up to and
including the 1% AEP storm event. Where the outlet pipe of the detention
system connects into an existing stormwater drainage pipe/gully pit, Council
will consider the grate/ground level at the connection point as the level to
determine whether the orifice will function as a submerged/drowned outlet. In
cases where overland flows or flood levels exist at the stormwater
connection point, the top of water level of the overland flowpath/flood level
will be used to determine the extent of submergence of the orifice outlet. For
example where the invert level of the orifice outlet is below the grate level of
a gully pit (where the outlet pipe from the control unit is being connected), the
orifice outlet will be considered to be functioning as a submerged outlet.
7.6.2 Where an orifice outlet will be functioning as a submerged/drowned outlet the designer shall
carry out the necessary calculations and adjustments to allow for the submerged/drowned outlet
conditions. The following shall be submitted with the On-Site-Detention drawings:
Design summary calculation for submerged orifice outlet showing revised volume of storage
required.
OSD system shall be designed to take into consideration additional volume required due to
submerged orifice conditions.
7.6.3 The calculation method used for submerged/drowned orifice conditions is provided within
Appendix A of the policy.

7.7 Council drainage easement/ Open channel/Catchment Low point/ Overland flows

7.7.1 Provisions shall be made by the designer to ensure that overland flows generated from the
upstream properties, up to the 1% AEP storm event are not obstructed or permitted to drain into
the OSD system provided on the development site. The designer shall ensure that such
overland flows are intercepted, within the property being developed and conveyed through the
site, bypassing the OSD system. (Note: Minor upstream flows from adjoining neighbouring
properties may drain into the proposed OSD system if an allowance is made in the OSD design
for those flows).
7.7.2 Where the site is located in/or adjacent to a low point in the catchment area, or a Council
drainage easement/open channel is located within or adjoins the site, or the upstream
catchment is greater than 0.5 Ha, Councils Stormwater Engineer shall be contacted about the
development site. Any relevant information obtained shall be provided with the proposal and the
following shall be submitted on the On-Site-Detention drawings:-

Catchment Plan highlighting full upstream catchment area generating the overland
stormwater flows is provided.
A detailed hydraulic analysis for the upstream catchment that flows through the Council
drainage system. The detailed analysis shall be prepared by a qualified hydraulic engineer
having NPER accreditation. The analysis shall include a pre and post construction
analysis, showing on a plan the 1% AEP inundation line for each. It is recommended
that the applicant's engineer contact Councils Stormwater Engineer in order to obtain any
information that Council may have on the easement. Minimum details shall be as per the
following: -
a). Hydrology Rational Method: -

i). Calculate 1% AEP flood flow, Q100.

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 ii). Calculate pipe flow capacity through the site - Determine the
pipe slope (If data is not available assume pipe slope is the
same as the ground slope). Capacity = Pipe flowing full, but
not under pressure, and multiplied by 0.5 to allow for partial
blockages, pipe and pit losses, PCapacity

iii). Stormwater overland flow QO = Q100 PCapacity or,

iv). If using DRAINS model partial blockages, pipe and pit losses
are incorporated in the model of the upstream catchment,
therefore 0.5 factor (as per (ii) above) is not required. This will
only apply if all the upstream drainage system is analysed.

b). Hydraulics HEC-RAS for overland flow. Use QO as the stormwater overland flow
through site. For long sites, additional QO may need to be included.

c). The cross-sections used in HEC-RAS shall be at least 10m upstream and
downstream from the development site. Cross-sections must extend the full width of
the surface flow at a maximum spacing of 5m and all levels shall be to the Australian
Height Datum (mAHD). Normal depths shall be used as the upstream and
downstream limits, unless these limits have been determined by flood studies
previously accepted by Council.

d). Increases in stormwater depth of more than 0.01m for the post development overland
flow path will not be acceptable.

Note: All electronic models shall be provided to Council.

The applicant shall submit a survey drawing prepared by a registered surveyor that includes
existing site contours and spot levels throughout the site along with the location of all
existing structures to the Australian Height Datum (mAHD).
Photos of the existing overland flow path throughout the site shall be taken and submitted
to Council.
The hydraulic engineer shall also submit details and drawings of the works that are required
to convey the 1% AEP stormwater overland flow through the site ensuring that the
neighbouring properties do not suffer any increase in water levels or flooding following
construction of the proposed structure. The stormwater system for the proposed structure
shall also be included on the drawings.
The finished floor level of the industrial/commercial/habitable floor is set a minimum of
500mm above the post development 1% AEP overland flow path level and that the garage
floor level is a minimum of 150mm above the same.
The velocity times depth value through the site does not exceed 0.4 sq. metres/second
within any proposed overland flow paths on the site. If this cannot be achieved then low
hazard category flows must be attained. (Refer to floodplain development manual, section
relating to provisional hazard categories).
All existing and design levels on the OSD drawing shall be to the Australian Height Datum
(AHD).

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7.7.3 Overland flow/s generated from catchments of less than 0.5 Ha is/are
considered to be localised flow/s. Where this/these flow/s currently drain
through the pre developed site the applicants engineer shall ensure that the
following is shown on the OSD drawings: -
Catchment Plan highlighting the full upstream catchment area
generating the overland stormwater flows.
Full hydraulic analysis for projected flows generated from the upstream
catchment in the 1% AEP storm event.
Full details of works required ensuring that overland flows generated
from upstream catchments are conveyed through the site without
draining into the detention system or altering existing conditions on
adjoining properties.
Note: Concrete lined swales/channels or pipes will generally not be approved. The
Design Engineer shall provide turfed swales or utilise landscape strips as channels for
intercepting and conveying overland flows.

7.7.4 Where overland flow paths are proposed adjacent to habitable floors, including office floors, a
minimum freeboard shall be provided from the finish floor level to the top of water level of the
flow path. The minimum freeboard will vary between 200mm and 500mm depending on the
catchment area generating the upstream flows. Council shall be consulted for minimum
freeboard requirements.
7.7.5 Sites affected by mainstream flooding require minimum 500mm freeboard from the top of flood
level.
7.7.6 Where overland flow paths/flood levels are adjacent to non-habitable floors, eg garages, the
finish floor levels shall be set a minimum of 150mm above the top of water level of the flow
path/flood level.

7.8 Drainage Easements

Inter-allotment drainage
7.8.1 OSD systems shall discharge into a Council drainage system, kerb and gutter or piped/channel,
via gravity. Where this will occur through a neighbouring property/properties a drainage
easement may be required. Council requires proof that the owner of the property where the
easement is to be created agrees to give drainage easement rights to the proposed
development site. Proof of acceptance shall be in the form of a standard Statutory Declaration
Form. The following shall be shown on any OSD drawing where an easement is proposed:
Full details of Stormwater drainage within the easement. (Proposed and existing)
A long-section of the drainage pipe within the easement.
The drainage easement location shall not disturb any structures or root zone of existing
trees within the property/properties.
All trees within, overhanging or within 5m of the proposed easement shall be accurately
indicated.

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7.9 Pumpout System

7.9.1 Pump-out systems for roof and surface water are not permitted and any
plans incorporating such a system for disposal of stormwater will be rejected.
However Council will permit basement level pumpout systems for disposal of
seepage water and runoff from access ramps to basements, which are
generally associated with Residential Flat Buildings. The following shall be
provided on the OSD drawing: -
7.9.2 Cross-section detail for pump out tank in accordance with Council Standard Section detail (see
Appendix B of the OSD policy for Councils Standard Pump Out Tank Detail).
7.9.3 Two (2) submersible type pump units shall be installed. The capacity of each pump being
calculated to allow for subsoil drainage and any water falling on access points to the basement
car park. Stormwater run-off to the sump and pump system shall be calculated for a 1% AEP
storm event.
7.9.4 The two (2) submersible type pump units shall be designed to operate on an alternate basis to
ensure that both pumps receive equal usage and neither pump remains continuously idle.
7.9.5 Diameter and class of rising main/s from pump out system
7.9.6 Council requires the provision of basement stormwater storage in case of pumpout failure to
accommodate the 1% AEP storm event - 12 hr duration storm event. Included in the storage
shall be an above ground component which will act as a visual warning to the occupiers of the
building. In this regard the basement storage shall consist of the following:
A Below ground storage tank shall be provided and capable of storing the volume of
stormwater run-off generated from the catchment area draining to the pump out system in
the 1% AEP (100 year ARI) - 90-minute storm event. The tank shall be clearly delineated
on the stormwater drawings.
An Above ground storage area shall be provided and capable of storing the difference in
volume of stormwater run-off generated from the catchment area draining to the pump out
system between the 1% AEP (100 year ARI) 90 minute and the 1% AEP (100 year ARI) 12
hour storm event. The above ground storage area shall be clearly delineated on the
stormwater drawings.
7.9.6 Adequate finished surface levels shall be shown for the above ground storage area to ensure it
will be constructed correctly.
7.9.7 The basement car parking area shall be graded to fall to the sump and pump system.
7.9.8 Garage floor levels within basement shall be provided and are a minimum of 100mm above the
top of water level of the above ground storage within the basement.
7.9.9 Brand and model numbers of the selected pumps shall be provided on the
OSD Drawing and pump performance curve and specifications attached.
7.9.10 Council Standard notes for pump out systems shall be included on the OSD
Drawing. (see Appendix C of the policy).
7.9.11 The Location of a pump failure warning sign and flashing strobe light shall
be indicated on the OSD Drawing, which shall be visible to vehicles entering
the basement.

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7.10 Rainwater Tanks
A simple sketch of the domestic rainwater system is as per Figure 1. The rainwater tank system
consists of house roofing, roof gutters, first flush device, rainwater tank, pump, overflow pipe system
(which discharges into the OSD system if OSD is part of the design) and supply pipe to all toilets,
washing machines, and outdoor taps.
Depending on site conditions, user requirements and budget, rainwater tank systems can be
installed using a number of systems, including: -
Installing tanks above ground (figure 1) or below ground (figure 2)

To OSD

Figure 1: Key elements of a domestic above ground rainwater system.

Overflow
to OSD

Figure 2 Configuration for an under ground system

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If the tank is installed below ground, rainfall or surface water runoff from ground
surface areas is not allowed into the rainwater tank, but shall drain into the OSD
system as required.

Figure 3 Rainwater directional model

Australian Standards
The Standard AS/NZS 3500.1.2: Water Supply - Acceptable Solutions provides guidance for the
design of rainwater tanks with dual water supply (rainwater and mains water). It categorises cross
connections between mains water supply and premises with a rainwater tank to be low hazard,
thereby requiring a non-testable backflow prevention device. Rainwater tanks with dual water supply
must maintain an air gap, and be designed and connected in accordance with Figure 4.

Figure 4 Design details of dual rainwater tank

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NSW Department of Health

The NSW Department of Health does not prohibit the use of rainwater for drinking
or other purposes. The Department recommends proper use and maintenance of
rainwater tanks and provides a monograph Guidance on the use of rainwater
tanks [Cunliffe, 1998] to assist with this task. The focus of NSW Department of
Health guidelines is drinking water quality.

Water Authorities
Water authorities cannot prohibit the use of rainwater from tanks on private land. Their primary
concern is to maintain the quality of mains water. Accordingly, water authorities may require the
installation of an adequate backflow prevention device to prevent contamination of mains water
by tank water if the existing water meter does not already have a backflow prevention device.

All tanks should be installed in accordance with The New South Wales Code of Practice: Plumbing
and Drainage [Committee on Uniformity of Plumbing and Drainage Regulations in NSW, 1999].

If a development application is required to install a rainwater tank, details shall include:

Location of the tank and relationship to nearby buildings;
Configuration of inlet/outlet pipe and the overflow pipe;
Tank capacity, dimensions, structural details and proposed materials; and
Purposes for which the tank is intended to be used.

In order to maximise water savings and stormwater management benefits, tank capacity should be
between 5 kL and 20 kL for each residential dwelling. The required capacity will depend on the
number of persons in the household, water use, rainfall and roof area. Design of the rainwater tank
should make provision for:
A minimum storage volume (to ensure that water supply is always available); and
A rainwater storage volume

The minimum storage volume is the maximum daily water use that is expected from the tank (about
250-750 litres). If the volume of stored water falls below the minimum storage volume, the shortfall
can be overcome by topping up the tank with mains water to the required level. A simple float valve
system can be installed to do this automatically (see Figure 5). The rainwater storage volume is the
total volume available in the tank to store rainwater below the overflow pipe.

Figure 5. Design detail for a dual water supply system using rainwater and mains water.

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 Council will permit the following specified percentages of a rainwater tanks
volume to be counted as part of the sites OSD storage (the site storage
requirement) provided that: -
i) the development is residential, or its water usage can be considered to
approximate that of a residence;
ii) the rainwater tank volume is between 5 and 15 m3 (or 20 m3 for apartment
blocks).
iii) the rainwater tank is plumbed into the household water supply system so that
its water is automatically used for non-potable purposes;
iv) the design is in accordance with the guidelines of section 7.00; and
v) all overflows from the rainwater tanks are directed into the OSD Discharge Control Unit.
The average percentage of rainwater tank volume that can be counted as OSD site storage is in the
table below for each allotment scenario:

(%)Volume of rainwater tank counting as OSD storage

Scenario
No airspace in tank
Single dwelling 42 *
Duplex 50 *
Townhouse 40 *
Walk up apartments 32 *

Table A - Average percentage of rainwater tank volume that can be counted as OSD site
Note: - * Minimum OSD requirement will be the greater of the compensated OSD volume or the
stormwater flow into the OSD system, excluding the area contributing to the rainwater tank.

8.0 CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTED OSD SYSTEM

8.1 Following construction and prior to the occupation of the development, a certificate of
compliance, in accordance with the standard Council Certificate, shall be prepared by a qualified
and registered Civil Engineering Consultant and shall be submitted to Council.

8.2 In addition, a fully detailed work-as-executed (WAE) plan, prepared and signed by a registered
surveyor, shall be submitted along with detailed calculations showing the volume of storage
provided in the OSD system. The WAE plans shall indicate an as Constructed level adjacent to
all design levels, including pit/tank cross sections, in red ink on the approved stormwater and
OSD drawing.

8.3 Council will only accept the original Certificate of Compliance and Work-as-Executed
drawings.

8.4 An OSD WAE Survey and Certification Submission, including Checklist, shall be submitted with
the above. The checklist is located within the Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust OSD
handbook.

9.0 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF OSD SYSTEM

9.1 A Restriction on the Use and Positive Covenant under section 88E of the Conveyancing Act 1919
shall be registered on the title of the subject property requiring that the stormwater detention
system within the site, as constructed, shall not be altered and shall be maintained in good
working order by the owner to the satisfaction of the Council. Council only, shall be empowered
to release, vary or modify such restriction and covenant.

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 9.2 A maintenance schedule for the constructed on site detention system along
with a drawing showing all major components of the stormwater drainage and
on site detention system on the site shall be prepared by a qualified hydraulic
engineer and included in the Positive Covenant of the 88B instrument as a
cross reference or appendix. The maintenance schedule will assist the future
property owners in identifying the key components of the system and their
locations on the site and ensuring that regular maintenance is carried out in
order to keep the OSD system functioning as required. An example of a
maintenance schedule and drawing is contained within the Upper Parramatta
River Catchment Trust OSD handbook.

10.0 ON-SITE STORMWATER DETENTION BOND

The applicant/developer shall lodge with Council a cash bond or bank guarantee to cover the
registration of the Restriction on Use of Land and Positive Covenant on the property title. The amount
of the bond required by Council shall be in accordance with Councils current fees and charges
schedule and shall be lodged with Council prior to the issue of the Construction Certificate.

11.0 INFORMATION REQUIRED WITH DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

To enable checking of the adequacy of the stormwater drainage and OSD design, the following
information shall be supplied with the Development Application: -

Completed Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust On-Site-Detention Concept Plan and
Detailed Design submission checklist (Available within the Trusts OSD handbook).
Completed Holroyd Council Stormwater and On Site Detention drawing submission checklist
(Available from Councils Customer Services).
All relevant documentation required by the OSD policy and drawing submission checklist.
Copies of the fully detailed stormwater and OSD drawings as required by the DA submission
Checklist.
A copy of the OSD design summary calculation sheet (Available within the Trusts OSD
handbook).

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 12.0 APPENDIX A-1
Example of a Submerged Orifice Outlet Calculation

HOLROYD CITY COUNCIL

On-Site Detention Calculation Sheet
Project: Example 1 3.Determine the
effective
maximum head.
OSD Area: UPRCT UPRCT ie. TWL basin -
Drowned SL 1% AEP
downstream
Site Area 0.030 0.030 water level.
Basic Storage Volume 14.10 14.10
Basic Discharge 2.40 2.40

Area of Site to Storage 0.030 100% 0.030 100%

Percentage of Site 100.00 100.00
2.Perform
1.Determine Storage per ha of contributing area 470.00 470.00 drowned
the required Volume/PSD Adjustment 80.15 80.15 calculation for
orifice size submerged outlet
based on free PSD for site 2.40 2.40 with orifice
discharge. Maximum Head to Orifice Centre 0.670 0.400 determined in1.
Calculated Orifice Diameter 0.037 0.037
Maximum discharge 2.402 1.857 4. Determine
Head for high early discharge 0.570 0.300 effective head for
92% high early
High Early Discharge 2.216 1.609 discharge. ie SL
Mean Discharge 2.309 1.733 HED-SL 1% AEP
Average Discharge per Hectare 76.970 57.765 downstream water
level.

Final Site Storage Ratio 487 600

Site Storage Volume 14.60 18.01
Volume Provided 20.00 137% 20.000 111%

5. Final required
storage volume of
basin.

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12.0 APPENDIX A-2
Diagram of a Typical Submerged Orifice Outlet

The example of a typical submerged orifice outlet diagram shall be read in conjunction
with the above OSD Design Summary Calculation Sheet

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13.0 APPENDIX B-1
Typical Section Detail - Configuration of a Discharge Control Unit
and Return Pit

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13.0 APPENDIX B -2
Typical Section Detail - Configuration of a Discharge Control Unit

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13.0 APPENDIX B-3
Typical Section Detail Belowground Tank and Discharge Control Unit

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13.0 APPENDIX B-4
Typical Section Detail Belowground Pump Storage Tank

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14.0 APPENDIX C

STANDARD PUMP OUT DESIGN NOTES

The pump out system shall be designed to be operated in the following manner: -

i). The pumps shall be programmed to work alternately to allow both pumps to
have an equal operation load and pump life.

ii). A float shall be provided to ensure that the minimum required water level is
maintained within the sump area of the below ground tank. In this regard this
float will function as an off switch for the pumps at the minimum water level. The
same float shall be set to turn one of the pumps on upon the water level in the
tank rising to approximately 300mm above the minimum water level. The pump
shall operate until the tank is drained to the minimum water level.

iii). A second float shall be provided at a high level, which is approximately the roof level of the
below ground tank. This float shall start the other pump that is not operating and activate the
alarm.

iv). An alarm system shall be provided with a flashing strobe light and a pump failure warning sign
which are to be located at the driveway entrance to the basement level. The alarm system
shall be provided with a battery back-up in case of power failure.

v). A confined space danger sign shall be provided at all access points to the pump out storage
tank in accordance with the Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust OSD handbook.

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