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With Wollondilly’s recent drought, fires and floods, it is clear we need to move toward more robust, sustainable and resilient practices to help buffer the impacts of these natural disasters and anomaly events.
It is critical we implement smarter and more resilient water management systems to deal with stormwater and wastewater holistically.
This would lead us to having more water available so, for example, the community could grow more fruit and vegetables at home, even in times of drought. Or it may mean using stormwater to passively irrigate street trees, public plantings and sports ovals to make the most of rainfall and maintain the health of our natural waterways.
From engagement conducted by Council in July 2019, we know that you would like to see water utilised better to support biodiversity, better liveability, water conservation and climate resilience. In mid 2020 you shared your thoughts on the long term strategy for water in our region. Thank you for your feedback.
Find out more
Check out our two short videos. These videos feature experts Professor Stuart Khan (UNSW) and Dr Ian Wright (UWS) answering questions about Wollondilly's water quality, waterways, water supply, and options for water recycling.
Wastewater can also be a valuable resource when recycled in terms of water, energy and organic matter. To check out a successful example of a wastewater treatment plant that does all these in Orange County, California click the link for a 15 minute video. This is just one example of the water treatment options available in the world.
Our survey and submissions are now closed. Feedback was reviewed and the final versions of the Policy and Strategy were adopted by Council in December 2020. Click here for more information.
Wollondilly Council's Integrated Water Management Policy and Strategy documents are now on public exhibition. Find out more and make a submission by clicking here.
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With Wollondilly’s recent drought, fires and floods, it is clear we need to move toward more robust, sustainable and resilient practices to help buffer the impacts of these natural disasters and anomaly events.
It is critical we implement smarter and more resilient water management systems to deal with stormwater and wastewater holistically.
This would lead us to having more water available so, for example, the community could grow more fruit and vegetables at home, even in times of drought. Or it may mean using stormwater to passively irrigate street trees, public plantings and sports ovals to make the most of rainfall and maintain the health of our natural waterways.
From engagement conducted by Council in July 2019, we know that you would like to see water utilised better to support biodiversity, better liveability, water conservation and climate resilience. In mid 2020 you shared your thoughts on the long term strategy for water in our region. Thank you for your feedback.
Find out more
Check out our two short videos. These videos feature experts Professor Stuart Khan (UNSW) and Dr Ian Wright (UWS) answering questions about Wollondilly's water quality, waterways, water supply, and options for water recycling.
Wastewater can also be a valuable resource when recycled in terms of water, energy and organic matter. To check out a successful example of a wastewater treatment plant that does all these in Orange County, California click the link for a 15 minute video. This is just one example of the water treatment options available in the world.
Our survey and submissions are now closed. Feedback was reviewed and the final versions of the Policy and Strategy were adopted by Council in December 2020. Click here for more information.
Wollondilly Council's Integrated Water Management Policy and Strategy documents are now on public exhibition. Find out more and make a submission by clicking here.
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Expert Series: Professor Stuart Khan - UNSW
A short video about water sources and water recycling - how it works, how it's treated, and where it has been implemented
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Expert Series: Dr Ian Wright - UWS
A short video on Wollondilly's waterways