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New Stormwater Management Planning Priorities for SA

13 September 2022
The Stormwater Management Authority (SMA) has released new stormwater management planning priorities for South Australia.

These priorities fulfil requirements of Schedule 1A to the Local Government Act 1999.

Download your copy of the Stormwater Management Planning Priorities now.

The new priorities consider stormwater catchments across metropolitan Adelaide and sixty regional cities and towns with regard for:

  • flooding and drainage risks
  • water quality risks
  • water security risks and stormwater reuse potential
  • climate change adaptation
  • development pressure
  • the recency and adequacy of existing strategies and plans.

Stakeholders that contributed to the development of the new priorities include:

  • The Department for Environment and Water
  • Department for Trade and Investment (Planning and Land Use Services)
  • Environment Protection Authority
  • State Emergency Service
  • Green Adelaide
  • landscape boards
  • local councils

For further information, please contact the Stormwater Management Authority by email: sma@sa.gov.au