Drainage guidance for sub-division and development planning

Resources available to assist with managing drainage for sub-division and development planning.
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Online tools

Floodplain mapping tool

This tool helps you learn about flood risk in your area. It provides floodplain maps and flood levels, where available, as well as floodplain development strategies. 

Perth Groundwater Map

The Perth Groundwater Map helps members of the public identify watertable information for the Perth metropolitan area. It is particularly useful for water-bore drillers, irrigators, and private householders establish groundwater bores in the watertable (i.e. superficial) aquifer.

UNDO tool

Urban Nutrient Decision Outcomes (UNDO) is a support tool that evaluates nutrient reduction decisions for urban developments on the sandy Swan Coastal Plain in south-west Western Australia.

Other guidance

Specification for separation distances for groundwater-controlled urban development (Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia 2016)