2.2 To achieve environmental sustainability through effective natural resource Management. 2.2.1 Facilitate the appropriate use of water and energy supplied for the City. Drainage Engineering
Water
The City has been preparing to create a drainage strategy - Kalamunda Flowing: A Drainage and Waterways Strategy. The first major piece of work to initiate the strategy is the preparation of a catchment management plan (CMP) for the Lower Helena Catchmentone of six catchments in the City. Toprepare the Lower Helena CMP the City needed to:
The City has undertaken improvements to irrigation system in its parks increasing the efficiency of the watering application andreducing water use. Installation of water efficient taps. and toilets in newly renovated building and wherever. possible ensuring ground water rather than drinking water is used for new irrigation projects.
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Power
Arrange data collection of drainage infrastructure, Undertake hydrological modelling, Determine design parameters, Engage with the community on local concerns, and Prepare the CMP.
The data collection commenced in 2020/21, with the remaining tasks to be completed at a later date.
Installation of solar PV panels in buildings to reduce usage of non renewable power sources along with monitoring systems to measure performance Wherever possible use of LED lighting whenever renovations of city owned buildings occur
Thanks to the appointment of a Drainage Engineer, and then development of hydrological modelling software, the City was able to investigate and in some cases find solutions for a number of complex drainage problems. This included investigation and scoping of work at: » Toornart Creek Reserve » Paulls Valley Road » Ledger Road
» Nardine Close » Carob Tree Place, and » Carmel Road
The Hales Estate drainage basin
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