An environmental Code of Practice for the building and construction industry has been developed as a result of a cooperative approach between industry, including representatives of the Housing Industry Association and Master Builders Association, Government agencies and consultation with the community. The code provides best management practices supporting environmental protection and in particular, impacts on stormwater. Stormwater acts as a carrier for pollution picked up from various sources including private properties, public places including building sites and transported through drains to our waterways and coasts.
Litter is one of the most visable forms of stormwater pollution.
However, contaminants such as sediments, oil and grease all add up to cause an impact on the environment. Sediment is a particular problem in our waterways because smothers aquatic plants and animals and silts up creeks, rivers, reservoirs and dams. We as community members, all have a role in looking after our water resources. In the driest state in the driest developed continent in the worls, we must make the most of our resources.