Sustainable Stirling - Our Natural Environment

Waterwise City Ensure a sustainably managed water supply and a healthy and balanced urban water system Water is a valuable and essential resource. Our sports grounds, green spaces, trees, natural areas, and facilities rely on dependable water sources and effective water management. However, a drying climate and increased water demands continue to place pressure on our declining groundwater sources. Our challenge is to ensure green spaces continue to thrive without impacting groundwater reserves or natural environments. Our community uses large amounts of water in their homes and businesses and need water-dependent green spaces for their health and well-being. Many residents are seeking advice and opportunities to conserve water and adopt waterwise practices.

Our Priorities 1. Maximise the City’s water efficiency and increase use of alternative water supplies 2. Improve water quality monitoring, stormwater management and reduction of water pollutants 3. Support, engage and guide our community to conserve and protect water resources.

Our Targets and Goals

Maintain Gold Waterwise Councils Status / Waterwise Aquatic Centre Status

Keep our annual groundwater use within the licence limits set by State Government

Reduce our annual groundwater consumption by 10 per cent by 2028 (State Government target)

Sustainable Stirling 2022–2032 Our Natural Environment

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