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9.12.2 The SuDS Management Plan Site management usually requires an element
of regular site attendance, often monthly,
A SuDS Management Plan is a document that which corresponds with most SuDS
describes the development, the place of maintenance. Occasional and potential

SuDS in managing rainfall and can include remedial maintenance should also be covered
landscape maintenance. It will describe the by the plan. Detailed Design
aspirations for the development and
expected changes over time including any ■ Regular maintenance – SuDS visits should
future expansion or redevelopment. be at a monthly frequency to match
everyday site management visits.
The plan will provide a brief explanation of
SuDS, how the SuDS infrastructure on the ■ Occasional maintenance – covers tasks
site operates and the benefits of retaining where the frequency cannot be predicted
functionality of SuDS. accurately or is infrequent.

SuDS management will be explained ■ Remedial maintenance – covers work that
including anticipated changes over time. cannot be anticipated or is a result of
design failure. Damage may include, for
The management plan will include a Schedule instance, rutting where unexpected
of Work covering the following: vehicle access has occurred on wet

■ maintenance tasks identifying frequency ground. Replacement of items which have

of undertaking a defined lifespan, such as geocellular
tanks should be covered here or
■ waste management requirements provisions made elsewhere.
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■ a pricing schedule for the maintenance
contractor where appropriate with any
specification notes required to explain
technical details.

Design Note:
Information in the management plan should be conveyed in a manner that is understandable
to Site Operatives. Use of technical terms and unnecessary information should be avoided.

The Maintenance Schedule and key plan identifying locations of key features should not
exceed a double sided A4 which can be laminated and retained in the operatives work van.

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