Design and Approval of Developments
Design and Approval of Developments that Impact the Water Table / Aquifer
At the end of the presentation attendees will be able to:
• Understand the NSW regulatory and approval framework of developments impacting the water table or aquifer, including the roles of Councils, WaterNSW, and DCCEEW.
• Identify aquifer interference risks associated with basement design, and determine the appropriate assessment, referral and approval requirements at DA and pre-construction stages.
• Apply best-practice basement and groundwater management strategies to minimise aquifer impact, reduce approval complexity and support compliant project delivery.
At the end of the presentation attendees will be able to:
• Understand the NSW regulatory and approval framework of developments impacting the water table or aquifer, including the roles of Councils, WaterNSW, and DCCEEW.
• Identify aquifer interference risks associated with basement design, and determine the appropriate assessment, referral and approval requirements at DA and pre-construction stages.
• Apply best-practice basement and groundwater management strategies to minimise aquifer impact, reduce approval complexity and support compliant project delivery.
Date
Tuesday 23 June 2026 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM (UTC+10)
Location
Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser
