Introducing total water cycle management in Sydney: a Kogarah Council initiative

摘要: Abstract Away from traditional supply option of building dams, we need to adopt new options that can be incorporated into urban development and at household-level technology, including rainwater harvesting wastewater reclamation. While technological advancements have made them possible, economic arguments larger extent a lack political leadership been keeping these pilot stage. The Kogarah Council is amongst few NSW municipalities who embarked on comprehensive review its water management practices. This journey has resulted in changing the Council's focus drainage pits pipes much broader approach cycle management. In 2003 became first one Sydney TWCM principles Sustainability Management Plan. “Reduction per capita demand Kogarah” was identified as key sustainability indicator plan. At same time, recognised while it had statutory responsibility for managing stormwater, successful partnership with Water Corporation (responsible wastewater) vital bringing together data, resources, knowledge develop implement projects. project developed strategy Beverley Park catchment identify priority projects produce most cost-effective savings. since endorsed committed three implementation 2004/05: participation Waters “Every Drop Counts” Business Program, Reclamation Project, Rainwater Tanks Schools Project. will enhance on-going efficiency roll-outs Corporation, other two creating sources. By 2005/06, save up 150 ML drinking every year Kogarah. paper presents an insight this innovative provides current status