Engineering Leadership in a changing environment - working with the community for a sustainable future

Presentation to the Centre for Engineering Leadership

Sue MurphyChief Executive Officer21 April 2010

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Context for our long term planning1950s

Wet & dry Dams

1970sPay for use

Groundwater1990sWater

efficiency2000s

Drying climateDesalination

2020?

2060?

2030?

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(GL/

pa)

Double water supply in next 50 years?Gap between water supply and demand to 2060 (Gigalitres per year)

120 gigalitres365 gigalitres

What the community told usWe thought the community was interested in

Cost of waterWater qualityFuture desalination plants

But they were really interested inCaring for the environmentRecycled water Using less water in home and garden

Healthy eco-systems

Water conservation and efficiency

Water recycling

Fit for purpose alternative water supplies

Climate resilience

Community education

Pricing

Energy

Integration with land planning

Sustainability Assessment & Community Support

Portfolio of options

Portfolio of options

Cost and yield curve(Dollars per Kilolitre)

Support for proposed direction Feedback from the community revolves around four key themes:

Areas of Concern

No major issuesWater recycling

considered the most important

Pockets of discomfort: - Price rises - Desalination- Groundwater- Recycled water for drinking

Level of support for

the plan92%

Confidence the plan will

be successful89%

Community engagement

with initiatives

Persuading others to share your vision works best when you issue an

invitation