Water+Supply+in+Port+Macquarie

Kristy's research- Water Supply I am researching the future for Port Macquaries dam and the Cowarra Dam. My aim is to find out whether the dams will be sustainable for the future population.



=PORT MACQUARIE DAM OVERVIEW = == The 2,500 ML Port Macquarie Off-Creek Storage Dam is located 3km from the centre of Port Macquarie. The dam is part of the Hastings District Water Supply Scheme which includes the towns of Port Macquarie and Wauchope and the Camden Haven region. == ==The dam is filled by water pumped from the Hastings River at Koree Island during periods of acceptable water quality and river flows. The dam occupies an area of about 30 hectares within a catchment of approximately 110 hectares. == ==Within the catchment there are various man made structures including two dams, abandoned huts on the eastern side of the catchment, site sheds on Maher Road, numerous access roads and a cottage. ==

= = =A Brief History of the Port Macquarie Dam =

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== == == A small dam was constructed in the catchment below Transit Hill in 1970.The O’Briens Dam has a storage capacity of 90 ML and was built by Port Macquarie Municipal Council. Demands for increased water supply and storage needs in the Port Macquarie and Camden Haven areas meant that a larger dam, Port Macquarie Off-Creek ==

[]-8th May 2012

= __ Ways to reduce water usage __ = = * Consider having a timer in your home- this will help remind you to have a quick shower. = == * Get a front-loading washing machine- they use 40%-60% less water! == = * If you cant get a low-flush toilet than replace with a jar full of water into your toilet tank. = = * When running the dishwasher make sure it is full- use every drop. = = * Dont use your sinks as trash cans- one gallon of oil reaching the sewer can contaminate one million gallons of fresh water. = === For more useful ways to save water go to: === []

= __ Future Directions __ =

==They will construct a 13 km 900/750mm diameter arm trunk main to increase transfer capacity between the Cowarra and Port Macquarie Dams. This also improves the supply to the Camden Haven area.==

==Construction of a large 900mm diameter trunk main from Koree Island to Cowarra Dam will take place. Water will be taken from the Hastings River, stored in Rosewood Rd Reservoir and transferred to Cowarra Dam.==

==By 2034 the Port Macquarie Dam will require more storage. The wall will be raised to increase storage capacity to 4000 Mega Litres.==

Visit:
== [|ttp://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/html/4381-future-planning.asp] for more infomation. == = DONT BE A DRIP SAVE A DROP! =

= =  Some Aboriginal Artwork that is at Cowarra Dam -



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