As the driest state in Australia, with highly variable weather that sometimes produces heavy rains and floods, it is important that we are well prepared for current challenges as well as those that will arise in a drier and stormier climate.
Integrated urban water management involves more than just building infrastructure. We also need to incentivise institutional cooperation, clearly define roles and responsibilities, ensure that we have supportive enabling regulation, and build a well informed and supportive community.
The Urban Water Directions Statement outlines priority actions in all of these areas for delivery over coming years.
Implementation of the Statement’s strategies will help to deliver affordable and fit-for-purpose water supplies, improve the liveability of our towns and cities, and minimise environmental impacts.
Consultation documents
- Setting our future urban water directions: Delivering integrated urban water management for the benefit of South Australia
- Support Paper 1: Water supply for the future – All options on the table
- Support Paper 2: Drainage and flood management – Managing our rain for the next century
- Support Paper 3: Water for life – Water to support healthy and enjoyable urban living
- Consultation report - Urban Water Directions Statement
