Concern for groundwater management
New research from the University of Western Australia has highlighted the impact of the 2023-24 summer’s extreme heat and drought on Perth’s ecosystems and groundwater management processes.
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Recharge record set for Perth groundwater replenishment
Perth’s world-leading Groundwater Replenishment Scheme has reached a major milestone: 100 billion litres of purified recycled water have been recharged into climate-impacted groundwater aquifers.
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Managing ground and surface water during tunnel construction
With substantial tunnel construction projects underway in most major Australian cities, effective water management is more important than ever.
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Groundwater’s role in ecosystem sustainability reassessed
Until now, groundwater – a critical water resource around the globe, especially in dry regions – has been largely unstudied in its importance and role in sustaining ecosystems.
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Mapping Australia’s groundwater
The Australian Government is working to secure Australia’s future water resources through a first-of-its-kind stock take of the nation’s underground water reservoirs.
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Funding boost for local governments to reduce groundwater use
Local governments will receive a share of $4 million in funding. It will help reduce groundwater use under the Gnangara groundwater allocation plan.
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Stead Park even greener thanks to Barwon Water and partners
Barwon Water, the City of Greater Geelong and Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery are excited to announce the completion of a recycled water project. The project will help keep Stead Park and its sporting fields green year-round.
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