Urban water
Working paper
Urban water security: assessing the impacts of metering and pricing in Aotearoa New Zealand
By combining a series of complementary data sets, the authors of this paper present some preliminary analysis that suggests metering and pricing does incentivise water conservation in Aotearoa.
Report
The fiscal, economic, and public health dangers of water privatisation
Internationally, privately-owned water systems have resulted in higher bills, largely because of rising interest costs, debt and dividend payouts. This report, commissioned by the Australian Services Union NSW & ACT, analyses the fiscal, economic and public health effects of privatising Sydney Water.
Briefing paper
Circular cities: a circular water economy for cleaner, greener, healthier, more prosperous cities
This paper explores circular cities, where the use and reuse of water and wastewater resources are optimized, thereby unlocking the true value and potential of urban areas.
Report
Integrated Urban Water Management — why a good idea seems hard to implement
The urban water sector in Australia is facing major challenges over the coming decades. This paper examines the policy and implementation frameworks currently governing the urban water sector to identify where there may be impediments to the adoption of Integrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM).
Conference paper
Models for water sensitive middle suburban infill development
Infill development in Australian cities over the coming decades is expected to have considerable negative influence on the hydrology, resource efficiency, liveability and amenity of our cities. This project aims to develop and apply a performance evaluation framework to understand infill impacts, create design options and processes for improved outcomes through case studies, and identify...