Linkwater Projects

This is a fully revised and expanded second edition of Malcolm Newson's acclaimed book. Exploring in greater depth the meaning of sustainability in river basin development this new edition: * highlights the rapid evolution of practical concepts since the Rio Earth Summit * features new illustrations and case studies from Australia, South Africa and Israel * makes the ecosystem model more explicit throughout * strengthens coverage of the linkages between land and water management.

LinkWater Projects is South East Queensland's (SEQ) leading potable bulk water pipeline design and construction entity, working in partnership with LinkWater. LinkWater Projects vision is to be an effective partner in delivering bulk water transport services within the South East Queensland (SEQ) Water Grid. LinkWater Projects originated as the Southern Regional Water Pipeline Company Pty Ltd. It was established in 2006 by five regional councils and Seqwater as a regional initiative for water management in the area between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Ownership changed to the State Government in 2007 when the government assumed responsibility for bulk water assets.

Successful water management is crucial for the proper operation of natural environmental systems and for the support of human society. These two aspects are interdependent, but decisions about one are often made without regard to effects upon the other. A persistent challenge is to consider them together. This book fully analyzes the relationship between water management, environmental conditions and public policy. It combines a careful review of the character and evolution of water management and evaluates management from the standpoint of the quality of the natural environment. Topics covered include domestic and industrial water supply and waste disposal, groundwater use, river channel and floodplain management, and integrated river basins. The processes of social decision-making are examined against a backdrop of plant-soil-water-ecosystem relationships and ecosystem change. Examples are drawn from around the world, from local watershed management to international river basin planning, with emphasis on integrative approaches.

This book examines the economic impacts of government investments in renewable energy on rural areas and how such investment can bring the greatest benefit to those areas.