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− Ensure that cleaning the building including flushing service pipework following a flood event are
considered in the design of the building to maintain the operation of the building; and
− Ensure that the replacement of parts following a flood event are considered in the design of the building
to reduce on-going maintenance costs.
The following are not suitable for public buildings located in a flood hazard area:
− Cavities within the building where air pockets can occur or which are required to be cleaned out
following a flood event. This includes wall cavities.
As a minimum, reference the following current documents when designing a public building in a location
with a flood event:
− Camden Council Flood Risk Management Policy;
− The National Construction Code;
− The Australian Building Codes Board Construction of Buildings in Flood Hazard Areas Information
Handbook; and
− Reducing the Vulnerability of Buildings to Flood Damage – Guidance of Building in Flood Prone Areas
prepared for the Hawkesbury-Nepean Flood Management Planning Committee.
Additional information can be obtained from Camden Council's web site or by communicating directly with
Camden Council.
5.18 Resilience to Climate Change
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A changing climate creates not only global but regional challenges with communities, infrastructure
and natural areas impacted. Changes to our climate are expected to include increases in extreme
temperatures and weather events, as well as changes to the timing and distribution of rainfall and fire
seasons. In line with Camden Council's Sustainability Strategy the following guidelines apply:
Site Specific Intervention
− The installation of green roofs and green walls, thereby improving the thermal efficiency of buildings and
reducing the use of conventional heating and cooling systems, whilst also alleviating flood risk.
− The technical and creative use of open space for ground source heating and cooling.
Working Practices
− If possible, local and sustainable sourcing of construction materials are preferable, with timber from
sustainable sources and greater use of recycled content.
− Procurement of contractual services from organisations which demonstrate that effective measures are
in place to minimise the carbon intensity of capital works and site management activities.
Renewable energy
− It is encouraged to be fully committed to the maximisation of renewable energy capacity as an essential
aspect of climate change mitigation whilst ensuring the robust protection and enhancement of the built
environment.
− Incorporating grey water (domestic wastewater) recycling systems into the design process can assist
in adapting to hotter and drier summers when pressure on conventional supplies is likely to be greatest.
Consider using grey water in place of these conventional supplies in, for example, irrigation and toilet
systems.
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