The politics of introducing innovation in multiple level governance systems A good idea with clear benefits, potential to mitigate impacts of an external crisis (for example: drought and uncertainty about security of water supplies) and a meeting with the Minister or...
The water industry is presented with a new era of opportunities that are created by Big Data Analysis of spatial and remotely sensed or obtained information. The collage of images of lakes in the Saudi Arabian desert presented in Figure 1 provides a compelling...
Dr Peter Coombes presents Systems Framework of Big Data Driving Policy Making - Melbourne's Water Future at OzWater14 on Tuesday 29 April at 13:15 - 15:15. Abstract This paper provides a snapshot of the integrated systems analysis of the Greater Melbourne region used...
I have spent considerable time discussing Systems Frameworks because they “break open” the limitations of more generalised economic analysis. It is my belief that Frameworks for Systems Economics will drive new advances in regulatory efficiency and management...
The township of Hill End was established during the 1880s due to the discovery of gold in the area and in 1967 part of the town known as the historical village of Hill End was proclaimed as a historical site. Hillend is located about 70 km northwest of Bathurst and 69 km south of Mudgee.
The journey to a more sustainable society includes revisiting stormwater management as part of an integrated system. Water cycle management has been dominated by the centralised and separate management of water supply, sanitation and stormwater runoff since the...
The purpose of this investigation was to provide an alternative view of the potential for water cycle management throughout the Greater Sydney region and the role of Sydney Water Corporation (SWC).
The Systems Framework is substantially different to traditional analysis of water resources in many key areas. The process includes detailed forensic analysis of a wide range of biophysical parameters throughout Greater Melbourne.
Completed a comprehensive review and analysis of the draft metropolitan Water Supply Demand Strategy using the Systems Framework. This review contributed to the development of the business plan for the Office of Living Victoria
The water sensitive urban design (WSUD) development includes a unique stormwater treatment train that includes rainwater tanks, protection of old river red gums in multiple purpose rain gardens, bio-retention swales and restored waterways.