City of Ballarat uses the Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM), The IDM is a joint initiative of Victorian rural and regional Councils working together to formulate and maintain a set of consistent requirements and standards for the design and development of infrastructure.
The IDM outlines engineering/infrastructure standards for roads, drainage and other structures and was designed to clearly document and standardise Council requirements for the design and development of municipal infrastructure.
It aims to also expedite council engineering approvals and ensure that minimum design criteria are met in regard to the design and construction of municipal infrastructure regardless of whether it is constructed by Council or a developer.
Please note: The Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) may be revised and amended to ensure currency over time.