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Recycled Water Strategy
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Welcome to the second edition of the Gold Coast Waterfuture Recycled Water Strategy eNewsletter.
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Project background |
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For further information on the GCWF Strategy visit www.goldcoastwater.com.au/waterfuture. |
The
Gold Coast Waterfuture Recycled Water Strategy is a long-term
plan that will identify ways to use and manage recycled water
over the next 50 years. The Strategy will complement the city’s
long-term bulk water supply strategy, the Gold Coast Waterfuture
(GCWF) Strategy, and identify ways we can further conserve our
drinking water supplies by using recycled water as an alternative
water source for a range of suitable purposes.The Recycled Water Strategy Advisory Committee
| A community based Advisory Committee consisting of representatives from community groups, industry and Council, is developing the Recycled Water Strategy in partnership with Council and the Gold Coast community. The Advisory Committee has been meeting monthly since October 2006. For further information on the Advisory Committee. Read more » |
Understanding the opportunities
| The committee is developing a thorough understanding about all the opportunities available for the use of recycled water on the Gold Coast. There are many new ideas emerging about how recycled water can be used and stored. Nineteen opportunities are being considered to reduce the use of drinking water for non-drinking purposes and to reduce the amount of excess recycled water released to the oceans and rivers. |
Storage and release
| The strategy development process includes a review
of opportunities to increase the storage of recycled water during
low demand so that it can be used at a later time. Opportunities
are also being reviewed to increase the number of locations and
infrastructure to support the release of excess recycled water to
the ocean and waterways as our population grows and more wastewater
is generated and processed. |
Evaluating the options
| The Multi Criteria Assessment evaluation methodology is being used by the Advisory Committee to develop and agree on a draft strategy. This proven methodology is an objective, structured and transparent framework that supports informed decision-making. Complex considerations within the planning process include the levels of treatment required for different uses; technical issues; environmental sustainability including potential increases in greenhouse gas emissions; and social and economic impacts. Read more » |
Water Supply Replenishment
| The Committee has sought scientific, technical and operational information from experts to help give them a thorough knowledge of the complex issues involved in water supply replenishment. A special presentation on Water Supply Replenishment was held
on 15 March and attended by more than 60 people from the Advisory
Committee and general public. Water Supply Replenishment (WSR)
is just one of the recycled water opportunities being reviewed
by the committee. It is the process that adds purified recycled
water to an existing water supply, such as a dam or weir. This
purified recycled water then mixes with the existing raw dam water
and eventually continues through the drinking (potable) water
treatment processes to become part of the drinking water supply. |
What the strategy will look like
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The Recycled Water Strategy will propose the timing and staging of greater recycled water use, storage and release for the Gold Coast. The strategy will be based on projected population growth, anticipated increases in the demand for water and related quantity of wastewater produced. Read more » |
Timeframe |
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In mid 2007 the Advisory Committee’s draft strategy will be presented to Council, before being presented to the community for comprehensive review and feedback. Once this consultation process is completed, the feedback from the community will be incorporated in a final report to Council in the first half of 2008. |
Community presentations |
Presentations are being made about the Recycled Water Strategy’s development to community groups throughout the Gold Coast. Feedback from attendees indicates that the use of recycled water is viewed as a priority for our future. You are welcome to request a presentation for your group. Read more » |
How you can get involved |
Attend or request a community presentation - For dates and times of community presentations. Read more » To request a presentation to your community or group contact the project team at waterinfo@goldcoastwater.com.au. Community survey - Help to provide the Advisory Committee with your perspectives on recycled water by completing the online survey. Read more » Visit our website for project updates – Throughout the Advisory Committee’s life, you can keep up to date with what is being discussed. Agendas, presentations, and minutes of the meetings are available on our website. Read more » Attend an Advisory Committee meeting - Advisory Committee meeting dates and times are all listed on the project website. All meetings are open to the community. Read more » Comments and questions – At any time, you can contact the project team to request information or provide feedback on the project. Website: www.goldcoastwater.com.au/recycledwaterstrategy |
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