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SW8Investigate the Shire’s ability to require rainwater tanks for all new residential developments through a review of Scheme provisions and Local Planning Policy No.40 and advocate for existing developments to access Water Corporation incentives to install

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Investigate the Shire’s ability to require rainwater tanks for all new residential developments through a review of Scheme provisions and Local Planning Policy No.40 and advocate for existing developments to access Water Corporation incentives to install.
(According to the action plan)

Annual report

Report: 1/7/2021 30/6/2022
Sustainability Action Plan Annual Report 2021-2022

Current reporting comment

LPS has recommended requirement of inclusion of water tanks for all new single dwellings plumbed into houses for non-potable use. Further investigation required for implementation through review process of TPS and Town Planning Policies.
Report: 1/7/2022 30/6/2023
Sustainability Action Plan Annual Report 2022-2023_1

Current reporting comment

LPS has recommended requirement of inclusion of water tanks for all new single dwellings plumbed into houses for non-potable use. Further investigation required for implementation through review process of TPS and Town Planning Policies. TP Policy No. 40 superceded as to be combined with Outbuilding Policy - pending Council determination
Report: 1/7/2023 30/6/2024
Sustainability Action Plan Report 2023-2024_FINAL

Current reporting comment

LPS has recommended requirement of inclusion of water tanks for all new single dwellings plumbed into houses for non-potable use. Further investigation required for implementation through review process of TPS and Town Planning Policies. TP Policy No. 40 superceded and has been combined with Outbuilding Policy (refer Local Planning Policy 13 - Outbuildings and Water Tanks)

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  • Priority

    High

Resourcing Required

  • KPI/Measure of Success

    Investigation conducted into requirement for rainwater tanks on new residential developments incorporated into the planning framework
Information updated 10/08/2023