The Ballina-Lennox Head Recycling Scheme

摘要

Ballina and Lennox Head are situated on the far north coast of NSW and are growth centres with a current combined population of around 35,000, rising to 50,000 by 2026. The recycling scheme has the potential to reduce potable water consumption by 30 - 40 per cent in new areas and reduce estuary discharges from the Ballina WWTP by 60 per cent. This paper shows how an appropriate "fit for purpose" and economic solution was achieved and the investigations and concept work that was done to meet the requirements of a wide range of stakeholders. The following issues are examined: 1 Appropriate protection of the estuary and its users 2 Protecting public health through the use of National Water Quality Management System (NWQMS) Guidelines 3 Providing an optimised and affordable scheme for the rate payers of Ballina Shire Council (BSC) 4 Embracing new technology and challenges such as carbon (CO_2) emissions and rising power costs 5 Stakeholder involvement The scheme is currently being procured and it is planned to supply recycled water to consumers by 2012.