METROPOLITAN ADELAIDE STORMWATER HARVESTING OPTIONS STUDY

DEVELOPMENT OF CONCEPTUAL SCHEMES FOR CAPTURE AND STORAGE OF URBAN STORMWATER ON A LARGE SCALE

This phase will establish just what stormwater can be harvested and stored. For this purpose it will be assumed that the maximum stored stormwater that can be extracted can be used. BACKGROUND The State Government is enhancing Adelaides and South Australias water security through a range of measures, including reducing reliance on existing potable supplies through increased diversification of water sources. Stormwater is one such potential resource and its use is supported by Government. While stormwater management planning is already occurring in many local council areas, with some such as City of Salisbury being well advanced, an overall strategic review of large scale stormwater harvesting potential within Adelaide is required. This project seeks to identify potential new sites and develop detailed concepts for potential major stormwater capture and storage. The outcomes of this project are expected to inform a subsequent assessment of options for increased stormwater use. This project will not specifically consider use options. It is not intended that this project identify markets for the sale or use of stormwater harvested by schemes identified, as this will be the subject of subsequent investigation informed by this study. The purpose of this project is to clearly identify target sites for stormwater harvesting on the basis of stormwater availability, open space and aquifer capacity prior to subsequently identifying key markets for the use of harvested stormwater. The Stormwater Management Authority is undertaking this study in conjunction with SA Water, Office for Water Security, Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Board and the Local Government Association. PROJECT STEERING GROUP The consultancy will be managed by a Steering Group (as follows) reporting to the Stormwater Management Authority.

Terry Stewart, Stormwater Management Authority Chris Marles, SA Water Paul Doherty, Office for Water Security Steven Gatti, Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Board Michael Barry and Colin Pitman, Local Government Association

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PROJECT OBJECTIVES The consultant is required to undertake technical studies and develop conceptual schemes for the capture and storage of urban stormwater. The concept plans will articulate a broad range of costs including operating and treatment costs. This study is not intended to identify specific options for stormwater use, rather to identify quantities that could be available for use. LOCALITY The geographic extent of this project is the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board (AMLRNRMB) region, with a focus on urban stormwater harvested from areas within the Urban boundary (refer map attached) and those parts of the Light, Barossa and Onkaparinga Councils that are within the AMLRNRMB region. SCOPE OF WORK The consultant shall develop concept plans for large scale urban stormwater harvesting schemes within the AMLRNRMB region, in consultation with the Steering Group. Step 1 Identify potential large scale stormwater harvesting and storage schemes

It is envisaged that an initial short-list of potential schemes will be developed in consultation with relevant authorities (including LGA, DWLBC and the AMLRNRM Board) and form the basis of a consolidation of all previous studies from various sources throughout SA. Suitable large scale (typically 250 ML or larger) stormwater harvesting schemes will be developed in consideration of: Available stormwater (allowing for its temporal nature) and storage options for the locality. Planned future development and stormwater management plans insofar as these are anticipated to impact on stormwater flows). Current and planned stormwater harvesting schemes of local councils. Aquifer and related issues: Recharge rate and storage. Yield. Groundwater quality and protection.

Availability of land (including private land) for temporary storage / treatment in close proximity to stormwater outfalls, drains, watercourses and aquifers. Compile information and data on stormwater and surface water flows generated in the AMLRNRMB region as required to confirm the suitability of schemes identified in Step 1.

Step 2

This task is likely to include the compilation and assessment of existing hydrological models and data including: Watercress models (where available) from Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation, local government councils, Natural Resources Management Boards and other relevant sources. Music models are also available and consultants are to make their own assessments on the use of these models.
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Flood mapping from local government councils, Bureau of Meteorology, Natural Resources Management Boards and SA Water. Stormwater quality models. Location of existing bores and groundwater users.

Information required from existing models will be finalised in association with the consultant, but would include: Total annual flow (and indication of annual variability). Daily flows (or as otherwise agreed). Flow duration. Develop concept(s) for stormwater harvesting

Step 3

This task involves scenario modelling using available models (where appropriate) to develop concepts for stormwater harvesting and storage schemes, taking account of: Existing commitments (e.g. planned stormwater harvesting schemes / flood mitigation plans). Potential rainfall and stormwater runoff under the influence of predicted climate change. Urban expansion and effects of urban consolidation. Environmental water flow requirements. Demand node identification.

PROJECT DELIVERABLES Stormwater harvesting and storage schemes developed are to be detailed including the following information: Maps providing all details required to identify the scheme concept. Total stormwater / surface water flow rates (daily / seasonal / annual) at a sub-regional / sub-catchment scale. Injection rates / storage potential (MAR). Scheme concept design (surface footprint / design elements, land requirements, likely bore field requirements and pipeline routes). Potential impact on groundwater levels, surface water flows and implications for existing groundwater users. Cost estimates for scheme construction including land requirements and operation and maintenance. Key risks including key sub-catchment water quality threats to scheme success. Monthly meetings with the Steering Group, including monthly progress reports.

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PROGRAM AND PROGRESS The Consultant shall carry out the Consultancy in accordance with a program agreed with the Steering Group prior to the acceptance of the Consultant's offer. Communications shall be via the Project Manager Stephen Beaty (phone 8236 3738 mobile 0413 495 831 facsimile 8236 3799 email sbeaty@ipmgsa.com.au). PROPOSAL AND TIMELINE The Consultant shall submit a program proposal which details how it proposes to undertake the project together with proposed timelines. It is proposed that a draft report be submitted by early April 2009 with the final report being delivered by 30 June 2009. CONSULTANTS SUBMISSION Five hardcopies of the submission that include the following information must be submitted by 22 January 2008. 1. A breakdown of the lump sum fee offer itemising all the person hours, hourly rates, expenses and disbursements itemised according to the tasks identified in the Consultants Brief. 2. Tendered rates and / or prices shall be exclusive of GST. The tender submission shall show the tendered sum exclusive of GST, the GST amount and the tendered sum inclusive of GST. 3. The location of the office or offices where the work will be carried out. 4. An outline of the Consultant's intended approach and projected plan of work in meeting the requirements of the Brief. 5. A detailed program for undertaking the assignment, including a timetable, which shall show the principal activities, and time allowed for each. 6. Details of qualifications and experience of the persons who will be working on the project, particularly in relation to similar types of projects. 7. The nominated representative of the Consultant to lead the assignment. 8. Details of proposed sub consultants, if any. 9. Three referees from recent, relevant work carried out by the firm or by key personnel proposed to be assigned to this study.

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