Drought Management
Drought Management is another important IWCM component, and is a vital component of water management for Local Water Utilities across Australia. It involves responsible use of the region’s water resources during periods of water shortages, and aims to ensure the reliability of the water supply whilst recognising the needs of the community and protecting access to water as an essential service.
Drought Management Strategy - Tweed Shire Council
A Drought Management Strategy has been adopted as part of Council’s Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy, and to enable Council to meet the requirements of the NSW Department of Water and Energy’s Best-Practice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Guidelines. The strategy was adopted in November 2009.
The strategy includes a comprehensive review of existing water restriction triggers and actions, improved modelling of worst drought and climate impacted conditions, discusses contingency options should a drought event continue, and considers important aspects of the strategy’s implementation.
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