Tools
Water Sensitive Cities Australia is the custodian of tools and products developed by the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities.
Tool update
Following a review of our operating model, access arrangements for the Water Sensitive Cities (WSC) tools are changing. As we transition from a centrally funded model to a fee-for-service approach, we remain committed to supporting the sector in its continued uptake and application of these tools.
Find out what you need to know here: Access arrangements for Water Sensitive Cities Tools
Access information is also presented on each tool page.
Download our tools
These user-friendly software-based tools enable industry to create and evaluate concept designs, technologies or policy solutions that address and promote water sensitive objectives and outcomes across the urban development sector.
You can find all our tools here. Or you can go straight to the tool you want:
Water Sensitive Cities Index
A benchmarking tool for assessing your city’s current urban water management performance
(opens in a new tab)Site-scale Urban Water Mass Balance Assessment (SUWMBA) Tool
An integrated urban water system model
(opens in a new tab)Guiding Integrated Urban and Water Planning Framework
A framework for designing integrated approaches to urban and water planning
(opens in a new tab)Transition Dynamics Framework
A tool for prioritising areas for strategic action
(opens in a new tab)INFFEWS Value Tool
A collection of non-market and market values of water sensitive systems and practices
(opens in a new tab)INFFEWS Benefit: Cost Analysis (BCA) Tool
A tool for assessing water sensitive investments
(opens in a new tab)Management Actions Tool
A tool for planning and assessing water sensitive development options
(opens in a new tab)Water Sensitive Cities Scenario Tool
A planning-support tool for scenario planning of water sensitive solutions
(opens in a new tab)RESTORE Tool
A prioritisation tool for restoring urban waterways
(opens in a new tab)Infill Performance Evaluation Framework
A framework for guiding and assessing the design of water sensitive cities
(opens in a new tab)Understanding water words
A glossary of water sensitive terms
(opens in a new tab)Stormwater Quality Database
A database that summarises the water quality of urban run-off events across Australia
(opens in a new tab)You’ll also find links to our guidelines here. Whether you are starting the journey towards a water sensitive city or town, or progressing through it, our guidelines will provide you with the information and guidance you need to plan your approach, influence opinion, and facilitate progress towards sustainable and liveable communities.