Solutions in Water

Issue No. 46 - April/May 2009

Sensitive solutions are ready to go

Water sensitive urban design is a mantra for local governments in Australia, where innovation must go hand in hand with efficient use of space.

University of SA professor Simon Beecham is working at the forefront of this field, learning how to maximize water resources and integrate how we collect water in the urban design framework.

His work at the Centre for Water Management and Reuse taps leading engineering and climate thought to come up with the best mechanisms for harvesting water, storing it and developing reliable alternative sources for water.

Adelaide does not generally lack sufficient rainfall, Simon contends. What matters is our long wait between drinks. Latest research shows prolonged dry spells have increased two-fold in frequency since around 1990. While stormwater supply is unreliable, Simon

believes it should be possible to waterproof SA given ‘smart’ recycled water use. He was a chief technical author of the Adelaide Metropolitan Region W...

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