This paper provides a snapshot of the integrated systems analysis of the Greater Melbourne region used to provide evidence for the Ministerial Advisory Council for the development of the Living Melbourne Living Victoria water policy. The systems analysis was built on...
This research publication describes the water use behaviour of households throughout South East Queensland that were monitored using mini smart meters during the period February 2009 to May 2010.The monitoring program was combined with audits to define the...
This study provides a compelling argument for innovation in new land release areas that incorporates a precinct based infrastructure planning philosophy. The use of integrated systems analysis to examine water cycle management options allows an understanding of...
This paper provides an overview of some key observations from the research program into the quality of water supply from rainwater tanks conducted over the last decade. The research journey provides some key insights into water quality processes in rainwater tanks and...
The infrastructure costs, water quality and environmental concerns associated with continuing with the current urban water cycle paradigm are increasing to unsustainable levels. It is argued that a systems approach is required to understand and hence find optimum...
Dr Coombes has spent more than 30 years dedicated to the development of systems understanding of the urban, rural and natural water cycles with a view to finding optimum solutions for the sustainable use of ecosystem services, provision of infrastructure and urban planning.