Eurobodalla Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy

Eurobodalla Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy
However, zoning and development control plans could be used to maintain the village’s
character.
The management of Durras Lake requires a coordinated management approach by both
Eurobodalla and Shoalhaven councils as the local government boundary splits the lake into
two; South and North Durras. Further, although not discussed in this strategy, there could
be opportunity for integrated and joint management of the water cycle in both villages, as
well as the opportunity for the two councils to develop a joint local environmental plan.
There are a number of opportunities available to manage the water cycle of South Durras.
Traditionally, all opportunities available for the water supply, wastewater and stormwater
were often evaluated in isolation. In this strategy, all available opportunities were identified
and coarse screened (see appendix C). The short-listed water cycle management
opportunities are discussed below.
Water Cycle Management Opportunities
There are both short and medium term measures to improve the water cycle management
at South Durras. The short term measures should be implemented as a matter of priority to
achieve best practice standard immaterial of the medium term opportunities.
Short term Measures
The short term measures include:
Identification of all private bores and improving the sustainability of the current
aquifer usage including regular water quality and water level monitoring.
Regular monitoring of the on-site wastewater management systems for
performance and integrity.
Systematic monitoring of the local waterways and the urban stormwater quality and
quantity.
Regular mail-outs of ways to maintain on-site water and wastewater systems
including information on water conservation.
The above short term measures are complimentary to the proposed medium-term
measures and would help Council and the community to manage their water cycle more
sustainably.
Medium to Long term Water Cycle Management Opportunities
Medium-term opportunities are measures related to improving the long term sustainability
of the water cycle. In addition, these opportunities will also reduce the public health and
environmental impacts and enhance the service standards for the water services. The table
below presents these opportunities along with their capital and present value at an annual
discount rate of 7%.
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