Stormwater
Stormwater is a significant issue for South Australia, one that is being addressed jointly by State and Local Government as a standing agenda item of the Minister's Local Government Forum.
Stormwater Governance Review 2010
Stormwater Management Authority
The Stormwater Management Authority (SMA) was established on 1 July 2007 under the Local Government (Stormwater Management) Amendment Act 2007.
Please click on the following link to go direclty to the SMA page : www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/sma
Resources
Creeks and Watercourses on Private Land 
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A discussion paper prepared by Kym Kelly for the LGA outlining the history and policy issues regarding watercourses on private land. The paper recommends new arrangements to enable more effective management of watercourses located on private land.
Stormwater in Adelaide - from SWS to WSUD (451 kb)
A short paper prepared by Bill Lipp on the history of stormwater drainage in Metropolitan Adelaide.
Stormwater Agreement - March 2006
- Signed Agreement between the State of South Australia and the Local Government Association (Click here)
- Questions & Answers to Agreement (Click here)
- Urban Stormwater Management Policy for South Australia (Click here)
History & Archives
If you would like to view the history and archives regarding stormwater management, please click on the link below.
