WATER ASPECTS (WA)

Question 1

WA 1 - WATER ENVIRONMENT

Credits: 1

EXCLUSIONS
Projects without any existing wetland or water body within the Site.

OBJECTIVE
Encourage good masterplan design to conserve water bodies.

Answer 1

1 credit point is awarded where existing wetlands and water bodies within the Site are conserved.

Exclusions:
Projects without any existing wetland or water body within the Site

Question 2

WA 2 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

Credits: 5
Bonus Credits: 1

EXCLUSIONS
None

OBJECTIVE
To promote best practices in stormwater management, alleviate the stress of the stormwater drainage system and reduce risk of flooding.

Answer 2

1 credit point for using pervious materials for a minimum of 50% of hard landscaped areas.

AND

1 credit point for providing appropriate planting on site equivalent to at least 30% of the Site Area.

OR
2 credits point for providing appropriate planting on site
equivalent to at least 40% of the Site Area.
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Credit points are awarded based on the provision of temporary storage on site, which can be in the form of detention basins and / or storage tanks. The storage volume is calculated based on the site area:

Required storage volume per 1,000m2

30m3: 1 credit point
60m3: 2 credit points
90m3: 2 credit points + 1 BONUS credit point

Question 3

WA3 - ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCES

Credits: 4

EXCLUSIONS
None

OBJECTIVE
Reduce potable water demand for irrigation.

Answer 3

1 credit point is awarded where recycled water sources are adopted.
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1 credit point is awarded where recycled water sources are derived from recycled grey or black water.
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1 credit point is awarded where adopted alternative water sources lead to a reduction of at least 30% in potable water demand for irrigation after the establishment period.

OR

2 credit points are awarded where adopted alternative water sources lead to a reduction of at least 40% in potable water demand for irrigation after the establishment period.

Question 4

WATER ASPECTS (WA)

Answer 4

Total number of WA credit points: 10 + 1B

This section focuses on site environment with respect to water use and management, including site masterplanning to conserve water bodies and reduce water consumption.

Water Aspects focus on:
• Water environment;
• Stormwater management; and
• Water conservation.