16-001014-02A (Ultimate SCMMP)

Monitoring

Visual monitoring of Bioretention Devices is proposed as part of the inspection and maintenance requirements for the
devices. Visual inspections will occur at least three times per year with more frequent inspections to occur no more than
three months apart between October and May. Inspection should be made not less than 24 hours and not more than 72
hours after the cessation of rainfall if the total rainfall on any day exceeds 30mm.
Monitoring

Each year a review is to be carried out to determine if the programmed inspection and maintenance (including checklists)
is ensuring SQIDs are functioning as intended. The review should include an assessment of the maintenance database
to determine whether the programmed inspections and maintenance is effective. Information on the database should be
assessed to determine whether any noticeable changes are evident in vegetation, presence of fauna and operational
efficiency of any structures or features of the device. This will further provide indicators as to whether sufficient
information is being recorded for management purposes.

Maintenance Personnel Safety (OH&SS)

The Workplace Safety Regulation 2011 requires that all reasonably practicable steps be taken to protect an employee’s
health in a workplace. Organisations involved in the inspection and maintenance of the SQIDs should therefore:

   Have a documented occupational health and safety policy in place;
   Ensure all staff and maintenance personnel are aware of and abide by the policy; and
   The policy provides a mechanism for review and improvement.
As part of the policy personnel involved in the maintenance of the SQIDs are to have sufficient resources (such as
personnel protective equipment, training etc.) to carry out the task in a safe manner.

General Public Safety

The safety of the general public in the area of the SQID being maintained also needs to be ensured. Notices to inform
the staff and public accessing the site regarding the SQID maintenance needs to be circulated prior to the scheduled
date. Temporary signage and safety barriers need to be erected around maintenance work areas prior to the works
commencing and are not to be removed until all works have finished.

Further Corrective Actions

Further corrective actions are details in “Water by Design – Rectifying Stormwater Assets”. Refer to an extract provided in
Appendix B.




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