Erosion and sediment control on building sites

The Guidelines for Erosion and Sediment Control on Building Sites 2024 support builders, certifiers, stormwater specialists and anyone working on small-scale sites (less than 2,500m2). They explain how to control erosion and sediment runoff using modern practices to avoid polluting our waterways. 

The guidelines provide practical advice to help industry meet obligations under their development consent. They replace the 2001 Guidelines for Erosion and Sediment Control on Building Sites and deliver on a commitment under the NSW Marine Estate Management Strategy 2018-2028 to improve water quality and protect our waterways. 

The guidelines are referred to in the standard conditions of development consent for erosion and sediment control.