City of Stirling Strategic Community Plan

Objective: Ensure a sustainably managed water supply and a healthy and balanced urban water system Water is a valued and precious natural resource, and it is essential that the City finds ways to conserve and protect our water sources into the future. A drying climate and increased water demands continue to place pressure on our water sources. The City must find innovative ways to ensure our green areas and spaces continue to thrive without impacting our natural environment. We will ensure that water across the City is managed in a sustainable, equitable and resilient way so that our community and ecosystems can prosper into the future.

A water-wise City

How will we achieve this? • Maximise the City’s water efficiency and increase use of alternative water supplies • Improve water quality monitoring,

How will we measure our progress? • Progress against measures outlined in the City’s Waterwise Council Action Plan 2021–2026 • Operational key performance indicators for directly associated services • Progress and outcomes of dedicated City projects and programs.

stormwater management and reduction of water pollutants

• Support, engage and guide our community to conserve and protect water resources.

Associated City services All City services.

Sustainable Stirling 2022–2032

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