Eurobodalla Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy

9.9 Congo
9.9.1 Background
Eurobodalla Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy
The Village Landscape
Congo is a small village located near Moruya. It is bounded by Congo Creek to the north
and the Tasman Sea to the east. The 2001 census recorded 143 people in Congo and 95
dwellings. The 1996 housing monitor recorded 27 vacant lots in Congo, with a predicted
annual demand of 2 lots. This analysis indicates that there will be a land shortage by 2010.
Figure 9-13 Location of Congo
Existing Water Management Systems
The village residents rely on rainwater tanks for their potable water needs. During periods of
drought and low rainfall the individual property owners purchase water externally, which in
most instances is sourced from the Shire’s regional water scheme. Some groundwater may
be available from the coastal sands, but the sustainability and capacity of this resource is
currently unknown.
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