Whitsunday Development Manual Standard Drawings

The Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme Development Manual (the Manual) originally took effect on the 30 June 2017. The most recent update specific to the Development Manual was the Development Manual Amendment (Planning Scheme V3.9) which took effect 20 January 2023.

The Major Amendment to the Whitsunday Planning Scheme commenced 3 October 2023, creating Version 4.7 of the Planning Scheme. This amendment superseded Version 3.9 of the Planning Scheme(PDF, 13MB) (Planning Scheme Policy - Development Manual Amendment) however did not make any changes to the contents of the manual from Version 3.9.

The Manual was prepared to detail the minimum acceptable engineering standards for infrastructure including water, sewerage, open space, drainage and road network standards.

Standard drawings to support the Development Manual commenced 21 December 2018.

The standard drawings are provided for guidance when designing and preparing to undertake works in the Whitsunday Region. The standard drawing amendments are intended to allow broader utilisation of industry standard drawings issued by the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) and the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR).

The Asset Design As Constructed (ADAC) Guidelines provide assistance with respect to the survey, creation and provision of compliant ADAC XML files to accompany the usual bundle of “As-Constructed” (As-Built) plans, drawings, schedules and associated information reflecting all details of new civil infrastructure and associated assets.

Standard Drawings

Water

Drawing No. Drawing Title
W-0001 Index Page: Water(PDF, 199KB)
W-0010 Air Valve Pit, 50mm and 80mm Valves(PDF, 288KB)
W-0020 Water Reticulation, Sample As Constructed Plan(PDF, 248KB)
W-0030 Backflow Prevention Device, Slab and Pole Mounted Cubicle(PDF, 281KB)
W-0040 Bedding and Backfill for Water Main Construction(PDF, 206KB)
W-0041 Water Main Thrust Block Details(PDF, 261KB)
W-0042 Road Conduit Crossing for Water and Irrigation Lines (100mm to 800mm)(PDF, 194KB)
W-0043 Water Main Offset Connection New to Existing(PDF, 175KB)
W-0060 Hydrant and Valve Installation(PDF, 263KB)
W-0061 Hydrant and Valve Boxes(PDF, 173KB)
W-0063 Typical Valve and Hydrant Treatment When Located in Sealed Driveways and Footpaths(PDF, 193KB)
W-0090 Water Service Arrangement - Single and Double (Above Ground Meter)(PDF, 241KB)
W-0092 Water Service and Meter Arrangement - Single and Double (Above Ground Meter)(PDF, 254KB)
W-0093 Water Main Combined Fire and Domestic Supply (Without A Bypass)(PDF, 206KB)
W-0094 Water Main Combined Fire and Domestic Supply (With A Bypass)(PDF, 212KB)
W-0095 Water Service Meters Multiple Off-Take Manifold With 50mm Input Supply(PDF, 247KB)
W-0096 Water Service Meters Multiple Off-Take Manifold With 100mm Input Supply(PDF, 243KB)
W-0097 Mater Arrangements, Locations and Additional Details(PDF, 230KB)
W-0100 Domestic and Commercial Water Service and Meter (50mm to 100mm Diameter)(PDF, 222KB)
W-0101 Typical Connection and Temporary End of Line Details (For Developments)(PDF, 164KB)

Sewerage

Drawing No. Drawing Title
S-0001 Index Page: Sewerage(PDF, 179KB)
S-0010 Sample As Constructed Plan(PDF, 228KB)
S-0020 1050mm NOM DIA – Insitu Construction(PDF, 329KB)
S-0021 1050mm NOM DIA – Precast Construction(PDF, 323KB)
S-0022 1500mm NOM DIA – Insitu Construction(PDF, 342KB)
S-0023 Drops Insitu Construction(PDF, 261KB)
S-0024 Rectangular Including Cast Iron Covers and Frames(PDF, 312KB)
S-0025 Cast Iron Covers and Frame, Cast Iron Concrete Filled Cover(PDF, 276KB)
S-0026 Cast Iron Covers and Frame, Bolt Down(PDF, 239KB)
S-0030 House Connection Types(PDF, 308KB)
S-0090 Sewer Pipeline Construction Types(PDF, 280KB)

Roads

Drawing No. Drawing Title
R-0001 Index Page: Road & Street(PDF, 118KB)
R-0020 Roads and Earthworks Sample As Constructed Plan(PDF, 108KB)
R-0032 Typical Cross Section – Kerbed Road(PDF, 163KB)
R-0033 Typical Cross Section – Un-Kerbed Road(PDF, 195KB)
R-0100 Public Utilities in Subdivisions, Typical Service Corridor and Sections(PDF, 218KB)
R-0160 Public Utilities – Water Service Conduit Detail(PDF, 232KB)

RS-049
(IPWEAQ)

Vehicle Crossing - Residential Driveways Plan 1 of 2(PDF, 131KB)
RS-050
(IPWEAQ)
Vehicle Crossing - Residential Driveways Plan 2 of 2(PDF, 334KB)
RS-051
(IPWEAQ)
Vehicle Crossing - Heavy Duty Driveway(PDF, 229KB)
RS-056
(IPWEAQ)
Vehicle Crossing - Rural Driveway(PDF, 184KB)
RS-065
(IPWEAQ)
Pathways - Concrete Pathway Construction Details(PDF, 230KB)
RS-080
(IPWEAQ)
Kerb & Channel - Profiles and Dimensions, including Edge Restraints, Median and Channels(PDF, 104KB)
RS-081
(IPWEAQ)
Kerb & Channel - Residential Drainage Connections(PDF, 170KB)
RS-090
(IPWEAQ)
Kerb Ramps - Ramped Pedestrian Crossings(PDF, 299KB)
RS-091
(IPWEAQ)
Kerb Ramps - Ramped and Cut Through Treatments for Pedestrian Crossings, Slip Lanes and Medians(PDF, 175KB)
RS-092
(IPWEAQ)
Kerb Ramps - Installation of TGSIs on Ramped Kerb Crossings(PDF, 331KB)
RS-093
(IPWEAQ)
Kerb Ramps - Installation of TGSI's on Ramped Kerb Crossings - Application examples(PDF, 286KB)
RS-094
(IPWEAQ)
Kerb Ramps - Locations and Configurations(PDF, 53KB)
RS-103
(IPWEAQ)
Public Utilities - Optic Fibre Pit(PDF, 117KB)
RS-130
(IPWEAQ)
Road Furniture - Street Name Sign and Location (Finger Boards)(PDF, 181KB)
RS-131
(IPWEAQ)
Road Furniture - Traffic Sign Installation Details(PDF, 115KB)
RS-140
(IPWEAQ)
Subsoil Drain - Details and Locations(PDF, 136KB)
RS-142
(IPWEAQ)
Subsoil Drain - Access Points(PDF, 182KB)
RS-170
(IPWEAQ)
Pavement - Trenching and Widening(PDF, 280KB)
RS-182
(IPWEAQ)
Indented Bus Bay Options - Standard Crossfall(PDF, 306KB)
RS-183
(IPWEAQ)
Indented Bus Bay Options - Adverse Crossfall(PDF, 308KB)

Drainage

Drawing No. Drawing Title
D&Q-0001 Index Page: Drainage & Stormwater Quality(PDF, 233KB)
D-0002 Headwall Entry Exit Riprap Rock Treatment(PDF, 178KB)
D-0020 Stormwater, Sample As Constructed Plan(PDF, 208KB)
Q-0002 Flush Kerbing and Grass Buffer Strip Detail(PDF, 164KB)
Q-0003 Underdrainage Flush Out Point in Streetscape(PDF, 184KB)
Q-0004 Self Watering Street Tree(PDF, 201KB)
Q-0005 Constructed Wetland Inlet Zone Weir Detail(PDF, 229KB)
Q-0006 Constructed Wetland Riser Pit(PDF, 224KB)
DS-030 (IPQWEAQ) Excavation, Bedding and Backfilling - Rigid and Flexible Drainage Pipes(PDF, 198KB)
DS-031 (IPQWEAQ) Excavation, Bedding and Backfilling - Box Culverts(PDF, 136KB)
DS-040 (IPQWEAQ) Sediment Control Devices – Fence, Entry/Exit Sediment Trap(PDF, 197KB)
DS-041 (IPQWEAQ) Sediment Control Devices - Kerb and Field Inlet(PDF, 276KB)
DS-050 (IPQWEAQ) Drainage Pits - Field Inlet Type 1 and 2(PDF, 165KB)
DS-060 (IPQWEAQ) Drainage Pits - Kerb Inlet - Kerb in Line General Arrangement(PDF, 98KB)
DS-061 (IPQWEAQ) Drainage Pits - Kerb Inlet Precast Lintel Details(PDF, 106KB)
DS-062 (IPQWEAQ) Drainage Pits - Kerb Inlet Grate and Frame(PDF, 124KB)
DS-063 (IPQWEAQ) Drainage Pits - Kerb Inlet - Lip in Line General Arrangement(PDF, 113KB)
DS-068 (IPQWEAQ) Drainage Pits - Kerb Inlet - Kerb in Line Anti-Ponding(PDF, 86KB)
DS-069 (IPQWEAQ) Drainage Pits - Field Inlet Pit - Dome Top Cover (900 x 600)(PDF, 914KB)
DS-082 (IPQWEAQ) Drainage Details Culvert Inlet Screen(PDF, 110KB)

IPWEA Standard Drawings

The following engineering drawings are based on the drawings produced by the Institute of Public Works Engineers Australia, Queensland Division where relevant.

IPWEA - Institute of Public Works Engineers Australia (Queensland Division)

DTMR Standard Drawings

The following engineering drawings are based on the drawings produced by the Department of Main Roads where relevant.

DTMR - Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland)

Whitsunday ADAC Guidelines

Whitsunday ADAC Guidelines(PDF, 3MB)

Appendices & Forms

Name Title
Appendix A – Part A Inspection & Hold Points(PDF, 119KB)
Appendix A – Part B Test Requirements(PDF, 64KB)
Appendix A – Part C Table 19(PDF, 16KB)
Appendix B Addendum to Water Supply Code of Australia WSA 03-2002(PDF, 25KB)
Appendix C Addendum to Sewer Supply Code of Australia WSA updated(PDF, 26KB)
Appendix D Standard Conditions for Water over RL50(PDF, 20KB)
Appendix E Addendum to Gravity Sewerage Code of Australia WSA 022014(PDF, 21KB)
Appendix F Blank(PDF, 12KB)
Appendix G Addendum to the Vacuum Sewerage Code WSA 062008(PDF, 20KB)
Appendix H Supplement to Sewerage Pumping Station Code of Australia 042005(PDF, 658KB)
Appendix I Addendum to Dual Water Supply Code WSA(PDF, 42KB)
Appendix J Addendum to Sewer Pumping Code – Electrical Switchboards(PDF, 674KB)
Appendix K ITP and PS Checklist(PDF, 183KB)
Form 1 Statement of Compliance(DOCX, 280KB)
Form 2 Security Bond Lodgment Form(DOCX, 129KB)
Form 3 Inspection Certificate for Witness Hold Point(DOCX, 146KB)
Form 4 Works Inspection Checklist(DOCX, 164KB)
Form 5 Registered Surveyor’s Certification of As Constructed Works(DOCX, 133KB)
Form 6 Registered Engineer's Certification of As Constructed Works(DOCX, 142KB)
Inspection Certificate of Compliance(DOCX, 144KB)
Meeting Prestart Site Meeting Minutes(PDF, 290KB)
Guideline Prestart Meeting Guideline(PDF, 498KB)

Related Policies

  • Variance Against Development Manual (External Applicant) Policy (Under Development)
  • Variance Against Development Manual (Internal Applicant) Policy (Under Development)

Disclaimer

The standard drawings on this page will be withdrawn and/or updated at the sole discretion of Council.

We may condition development applications based on our standard drawings.

The standard drawings current at the time of construction are to be utilised by the person intending to undertake works.

Applicants may wish to consider alternative design outcomes from the standard drawings, however Council will only consider these with RPEQ certification.

We have not considered site specific requirements when producing these drawings.

Prior to the implementation of any drawings, a site-specific investigation is required by the person intending to undertake works.