The Infrastructure Design Standard (IDS) applies to the creation or enhancement of infrastructural assets in Christchurch City.
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Surveyors, engineers and contractors involved in the design and construction of Council funded assets and assets created through subdivision should be familiar with this document.
The IDS will be regularly reviewed to ensure it provides the best design solution for Christchurch City Council assets. There will be two levels of review:
These reviews will be carried out in accordance with the IDS Review Procedure held by the Council.
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Download the Infrastructure Design Standards (IDS)
Technical requirements for the design and construction, repair or renewal of Christchurch City’s wastewater pumping stations.
Selecting appropriate pipe and joint material using site investigations data for brownfield sites.
Technical requirements for the design, construction, repair or renewal of water supply treatment, pumping station and reservoir systems.
The technical requirements for as-built horizontal infrastructure.
Technical requirements for the provision of as-built RAMM and costing data
Technical requirements for the design of waterways, wetlands, stormwater pipes and other structures.
A design guideline for managing hydrogen sulfide and odours from wastewater systems.