Eurobodalla Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy

Eurobodalla Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy
Table 9-14 Triple Bottom Line Reporting for Batemans Bay
ENVIRONMENTAL
Outcomes
Traditional
Approach
2 3
Efficient use of fresh water resource 1 2 2
Minimises low flow water extractions 1 2 2
Minimises greenhouse gas emissions 3 3 3
Minimises pollutants being discharged to
the aquatic environment
0 2 3
Minimises urban stormwater volumes 0 2 3
Ensures sustainable practices 0 3 3
Environmental Sum 5 14 16
Environmental Rank 3 2 1
SOCIAL
Improves security of town water supply 1 2 2
Improves the quality of drinking water 0 0 0
Improves urban water service levels 3 3 3
Increases public awareness of urban
water issues
Minimises non-compliance to policy and
legislation
0 3 3
2 2 2
Protects public health 2 2 3
Social Sum 8 12 13
Social Rank 3 2 1
FINANCIAL
NPV ($m over next 30 years) 14.6 22.6 23.6
Financial Rank 1 2 3
TBL SUM 7 6 5
TBL Rank 3 2 1
According to the TBL assessment, scenario 3 is the most suitable option in terms of
environmental, social and economic criteria. This option involves transferring sewage loads
from the southern catchment to Tomakin STP, and quantity and quality control of
stormwater in both high and low priority catchments. This scenario also incorporates open
space stormwater and reclaimed water use
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