Displaying items by tag: Storm Water

The Alternative Water Atlas (a spatial planning tool) was developed as part of the Water Supply and Demand Strategy for Melbourne.  This project provided insight into the potential opportunity for alternative water sources across Melbourne now and in the future, and the costs and benefits that are attached to these opportunities.  

The Etiwanda Wetlands in Mildura form part of an established storm water catchment and treatment system.  The wetlands provide a natural treatment of water using a sedimentation pond and wetland area.  A portion of this treated water could be used for local irrigation purposes.  This project tested the efficiency of floating reed beds in improving water quality for this purpose.

Some attractions at Sovereign Hill require high levels of water to operate, with an operating steam exhibit consuming up to 5,500 litres of water per day, a number of ornamental and heritage gardens, as well as a circulating gold panning creek.

With nearly half a million annual visitors, Sovereign Hill realised that it was in a perfect position to communicate information about water saving strategies and ideas.

The potential to capture and harness stormwater has been identified as a key opportunity in developing strategies for long-term sustainable water management.

Aquifers have already proven to be a successful option for storing stormwater on a commercial scale in other parts of Australia. These underground formations allow water to percolate through them and act as natural storage facilities.

Each year nearly double Melbourne's annual consumption, falls in the urban areas of the city. Urban stormwater run off is a resource that has the potential to help reduce demand for potable water for uses in the irrigation of public open spaces.

In the past, using stormwater has been difficult due to problems associated with intercepting, storing and transporting it. The Smart Water Fund has invested in a project that aims to address each of these challenges.