r. staib, rhic dec 061 water sustainability in sydney’s rouse hill development area past...
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R. Staib, RHIC Dec 06 1
Water Sustainability in Sydney’s Rouse Hill Development Area
Past Practices, Future Plans
Dr Robert Staib
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Development Stages – Rouse Hill: Zoned & Serviced with Trunk Water Infrastructure
Stage Gross Area (ha)
Residential Lots Dates
1 1600 15,000 1992 – 1994
2 1060 10,000 1998 – 2002
3 1100 10,000 2003 – 2006
Total to Date 3760 35,000
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Rouse Hill: Environmental Aspects & Issues
Environmental Aspect
Environmental Issues
A. Water quality
1. Urban storm water run off pollution.
2. Sewage effluent pollution.
B. Water quantity
3. Flooding from urbanisation
4. Increased potable water use.
C. Land use 5. Clearance of remnant native flora.
6. Damage to indigenous heritage sites.
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<<< View looking upstream
1. Water Quality: In-stream wet basin to control water quality
<<< View looking upstream
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5. Land Use: Construction of Sewer
Carrier through an Environmentally Sensitive Area