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Bellvista Estate Bioretention Pods

Rawson Street and onwards to newer stages, Caloundra
Date Constructed:2006 onwards
Site#:2007
 
The devices consist of small bioretention systems located behind the back-of-kerb and essentially replace standard gully inlet pits 
Key Features:  
Water Efficiency 
Passive irrigation of streetscape landscaping
Public Awareness and Education 
systems are integrated with the streetscape so good education opportunities
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation 
What Worked Well? 
Better landscape integration on flat sites compared to end-of-line systems
Lower capital cost
Can use innovate techniques to protect systems from builders while still allowing veg to establish
What Were The Challenges? 
Services, driveways and pedestrian movement conflicts
Uncertanty on community acceptance and maintenance
Address:
Rawson Street and onwards to newer stages Caloundra
Sunshine Coast - Map 99 G15

Contact:
Caloundra City Council
Environmental Engineer - Growth Management

Local Government Area:
Caloundra City Council

Developer/owner:
Stockland

Designer/s:
Ecological Engineering Cardno Brown EDAW

Status and/or Timelines
On-maintenance mid-2006