Water Management
The Darling River Water Saving Project
A range of options is being investigated to improve the water supply and management of the entire Darling River system. This includes measures to reduce evaporation losses from Menindee Lakes which can be as high as 750 gigalitres in dry years.
The Part A Report (PDF 2.5 MB) provides the outcomes of the preliminary phase of this project. The report outlines six potential water saving schemes aimed at reducing the losses from the Menindee Lakes, securing water supply for Broken Hill and high security users, increasing water use efficiency, and delivering water for the environment. The water saving schemes include possible changes to the operation of the Menindee Lakes.
Part B of the project is now underway which will further refine the six strategies and identify the most efficient and effective way to reduce evaporation from the Menindee Lakes and to secure the water supply for Broken Hill. For more information see Community update Number 1 – Nov 2008 (PDF 222 KB).
For the latest information see Community update Number 2 – Sept 2009 (PDF 862 KB)
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- Public consultationon Darling River water savings project