Land development Standard – soon to be published
The revised Standard NZS 4404:2010 Land development and subdivision engineering is expected to be published by the end of June 2010. The name of the revised Standard will be changed to Land development and subdivision infrastructure to better reflect the scope and purpose of the Standard.
The aim of NZS 4404:2010 is to provide local authorities, developers, and their professional advisors with criteria for design and construction of land development and subdivision infrastructure. The Standard:
- incorporates up-to-date design principles such as low impact design (LID) solutions to stormwater management, and urban design principles that encourage more sustainable places, spaces, and networks in towns and cities
- encourages sustainable development and modern design that emphasises liveability and environmental quality. NZS 4404:2010 provides as much consistency as possible on land development and subdivision infrastructure while still allowing flexibility for local variations to suit local circumstances.
For more information email enquiries@standards.co.nz.
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Pool water quality
Committee: P5826
Project Manager: Hagen Kerr
Estimated Publication Date: June 2010
Comments: The committee met in March 2010 to consider public comments received, and will now prepare a final revised version of NZS 5826 for publication.
Land development and subdivision
Committee: P4404
Project Manager: Bruce Taylor
Estimated Publication Date: June 2010
Comments: The draft revised Standard was released for public comment between November 2009 and February 2010. The committee met on 3 and 4 March 2010 to consider each comment and make any necessary changes to the draft Standard. The final version of the revised NZS 4404 is planned for publication by the end of June 2010.
See the article in this issue, Land development Standard – soon to be published.