RETHINK RUNOFF
Designing Clean Solutions to Manage Stormwater Pollution
Overview
The competition involves design teams following a design brief to not only plan a clean solution to manage
storm water pollution entering Chipping Norton Lake but also to create a showpiece that will educate and
encourage behavior change in the visiting public. This competition supports Liverpool City Council’s
definition of sustainability:
Sustainability means a change in approach to civic leadership and decision-making whereby environmental,
economic and social-cultural considerations are equally embraced for the wellbeing of present and future
generations
For more information:
http://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/12541/Liverpool-City-Council-IntegratedEnvironmental-Sustainability-~-updated-by-Graphic-Artist-Sept-2012.pdf
The Design Brief
Your consultancy team is tendering to the Liverpool City Council to create a concept and plan that will
transform the shoreline of Chipping Norton Lake along with its resident storm water problems into a vibrant
and interesting showcase on storm water best practice. The space to be designed aims to:
a)
provide a showcase for stormwater management, and
b)
create a beautiful space that the public will be want to visit which doubles as an education area
promoting sustainable actions.
The concept and plan will promote community awareness of the benefits to the environment of sustainable
lifestyle choices and sustainable products/design. The plan will support and promote Liverpool City
Council’s Sustainability policy.
Curriculum Focus
Geography – 5A3 – Issues in Australian Environments
5.6 Analyses the impact of different perspectives on geographical issues at local, national and global scales.
5.9 Applies geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to demonstrate active and informed
citizenship.
Science – Earth & Space: Earth’s Resources
SCLS-16ES Investigates some practices used in the effective management of the Earth’s resources.
SC5-5WS produces a plan to investigate identified questions hypotheses of problems, individually and
collaboratively.
SC5-5WS undertakes first-hand investigations to collect valid and reliable data and information, individually
and collaboratively.
SC5-7WS processes, analyses and evaluates data from first-hand investigations and secondary sources to
develop evidence-based arguments and conclusions.
SC5-8WS applies scientific understanding and critical thinking skills to suggest possible solutions to
identified problems.
Competition Details
The Rethink Runoff Competition involves:
a)
An introductory document and lead-in activities for all team members.
b)
The workshop day at Georges River EEC.
Workshop Details
Where: Georges River EEC, Chipping Norton Community Centre (adjacent to Chipping Norton Public
School), Central Avenue, Chipping Norton
When: 8th or 9th September 2014 and 3rd or 4th November 2014
Time: 8.30am – 3.30pm
Cost - $15 per child government schools - $25 per child non-government schools
Teams will be familiarised with the site on the day of the workshop however background information will be
supplied in advance. The design site is close to Georges River Environmental Education Centre. At the
workshop, teams will visit the site and then produce a concept, plan and model to address the design brief.
Teams will then deliver a short 5 minute presentation to the judging panel.
Competition Components
Teams must present their plan for the site in digital format for judging as part of the competition.
The design competition has four main parts.
1.
Teams give a name to their design and devise an overall concept for the site, which addresses the
design brief, explained as a one-paragraph statement with images.
2.
The plan for the site – paper based plan to scale showing the features of the site (your team may also
decide to produce a digital plan) to display during your presentation to the judging panel.
3.
Team members each to produce a scale model of one element in the plan (materials supplied by the
centre) for display during the presentation.
4.
A team presentation to the judging panel (max 5 minutes) to showcase their concept, the annotated
plan and 3-4 models of elements in the plan (made by each member of the team). Software options for
presentation could include Powerpoint or other preferred software.
Judging Criteria
1.
The overall design concept for the site including naming of the design (30%)
2.
The degree to which the concept would encourage people to adopt sustainable lifestyle behaviours
(50%)
3.
The team presentation (including good communication techniques and whole team involvement)
(20%)
Workshop Programme (on the workshop day)
Students will be provided with a laptop and appropriate software (Google Sketchup, Powerpoint), a photo
album of the site and writing/drawing equipment. The Centre will provide one thumbdrive for each team
containing a photo gallery of sustainability ideas. Students may also use this thumbdrive to present their
presentations to the judges on the Centre’s interactive whiteboard. Morning tea is provided. Students are to
bring their own lunch/drink as there is no canteen or shops nearby. Students will be required to remain at the
Centre during breaks.
Programme Schedule
8.30 am
Meet at Georges River EEC
8.45 – 9.15
Students will recap on the Rethink Runoff design brief and features of good urban design
eg safety, aesthetics, culture, functionality and sustainability. Teams are organized for
the workshop and judging criteria.
9.15 – 9.30
Visit site to undertake SWOT and situational analysis
9.45 – 10.15
Visit to allocated Design Space – all teams undertake a SWOT and situational analysis
and begin devising their concept and plan
10.15 – 10.30
Return to Georges River EEC
10.30 – 11.00
Morning Tea
11.00 – 12.30
Team receive a draft plan with grid and base and complete a scale and measurement
activity
Teams develop their concept, plan and design ideas and strategies for their presentation to
judges
12.30 – 1.00
Lunch
1.00 – 1.45
Teams finalise and submit plans, models and presentations
1.45 – 3.00
Teams present design concept to judging panel
3.00 – 3.30
Judges decide on winning design, winners and runners up announced.
SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) for the
development of a stormwater plan at Grand Flaneur Beach, Chipping Norton
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Situational Analysis Notes: [Examples]

Located at Grand Flaneur Beach, Chipping Norton Lake

Close to footpath

Pedestrian traffic? Cyclists? Fishermen? Wildlife?

Flat, well-draining land?

Picnickers nearby?
SWOT Analysis – Site __________________ (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Situational Analysis Notes: