Sustainable use of stormwater for irrigation case study: Manly Golf Course

Melanie Schwecke (), Bruce Simmons and Basant Maheshwari
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Melanie Schwecke: University of Western Sydney
Bruce Simmons: University of Western Sydney
Basant Maheshwari: University of Western Sydney

Environment Systems and Decisions, 2007, vol. 27, issue 1, 51-61

Abstract: Abstract Sustainability has become an increasingly used term, but what does it mean in terms of practice. This research will look at the harvesting of captured stormwater for the irrigation of urban playing fields and what the implications are for catchment hydrology, local community, and local council. This research aims to identify, understand and determine the catchment conditions that may hinder the stormwater quality and quantity for capture and reuse, as well as determining whether the stormwater harvesting will be sustainable. Research methods for this project will include systemic analysis in order to further investigate the assumptions being made in the study. Manly Golf Club has relied on groundwater extraction supplemented by potable supplies for irrigation, however potable supplies are no longer available. It has been proposed to provide irrigation supplies from stormwater via onsite storage and groundwater recharge. Monitored stormwater entering the Golf Course from the adjacent Cemetery Creek sub-catchment for pollutants, have indicated that it may be suitable for irrigation with treatment and may reduce problems generated by overuse of groundwater. The proposal will provide environmental benefit through reduced pollution loads being discharged directly to receiving waters and cessation of use of potable supplies by the Club. Social and economic benefits are expected to be gained and will be monitored as part of an ongoing research program.

Keywords: Manly lagoon catchment; Stormwater reuse; Stormwater quality monitoring; Sustainability; Systems thinking; Water quality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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