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The City of Melbourne manages an extensive network of stormwater drainage assets. The total built space in the municipality has increased significantly over the years, while the residential population is projected to double over the next two decades. The anticipated escalation of rainfall intensity due to climate change is exacerbating the challenges posed by urbanisation. The reduction in green spaces within the city further diminishes its preparedness to address the consequences of higher temperatures, the urban heat island effect, heightened flood risks resulting from extreme weather events, and deteriorating air quality due to increased congestion. The City of Melbourne’s Integrated Water Management Plan involves coordinating all water cycle components, including water consumption, rainwater, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater, to secure a range of benefits for the wider catchment. The plan sets the strategic direction for water management across the municipality, using a place-based and catchment approach. The vision of the plan is a healthy city in a healthy catchment.
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Brears, R.C. (2023). Melbourne Becoming a Blue-Green City Through Blue-Green Infrastructure. In: Blue and Green Cities. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41393-3_7
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