# IWM3.1a IWM innovation - Celebration of water in the landscape
# Applies to
All subdivisions
# Objective
To sustainably manage water supply and demand, water resources, wastewater, drainage and stormwater through an integrated water management approach that prioritises nature-based solutions, visible stormwater treatment, and multifunctional urban landscapes.
# Summary
Excellence is awarded where the majority of stormwater treatment is visible, rather than relying on underground infrastructure, as shown in the Stormwater Management Strategy (SWMS) or Integrated Water Management (IWM) Plan.
Visible WSUD assets—such as rain gardens, swales, wetlands, and passively irrigated trees—support biodiversity, amenity, and urban cooling. Opportunities may include integrating open space or sports fields into stormwater harvesting schemes.
# Documentation & evidence required
- Landscape Masterplan: IWM overlay to landscape plan with opportunities for visible infrastructure marked