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Queenstown-Lakes District Council

Stormwater Detention & Retention Requirements

Otago Region

Source Documents

These are the council documents used to build the QLDC calculator. If a link is broken, the document may have moved on the council website.

Calculation Methodology

Design event: 10-year (10% AEP)

Method: 2025 Code of Practice

Updated stormwater section with revised soakage design and blockage factors. Based on NZS 4404:2010. Site-specific design required for all developments.

Design Requirements

  • 2025 Code of Practice compliance
  • NZS 4404:2010 base standard
  • Updated soakage design requirements
  • Revised blockage factors

Submission

Required Documents

  • Stormwater design per CoP 2025
  • Engineering plans
  • Resource consent

Contact

Phone(03) 441 0499
RegionOtago
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Last verified: April 2026 · NZ Detention Tank Calculator