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Topic : Case study: wastewater recycling in Goulburn

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Chapter 1 : Geographical process

Numerous towns in Australia have been experiencing drought conditions for many years
The environmental, social and economic impacts of water shortages are a major concern
Water restrictions have been enforced in Goulburn (New South Wales) since 2000
Water restrictions in Goulburn reached level five, the highest possible level, in 2004
The Goulburn Council presented the Sustainable Cities Project in June 2005
The project includes plans to recycle wastewater and add this to drinking water supplies
The project also outlines intentions to start using renewable forms of energy in Goulburn
Plans to replant trees for the purpose of carbon sequestration have also been proposed
The water recycling scheme intended for Goulburn will involve 'indirect potable reuse'
Recycled sewerage effluent will be treated and added to existing supplies of water

Chapter 2 : Perceptions of different groups

Chapter 3 : Process of management and stakeholder responses

Chapter 4 : Implications for sustainability, social justice and equity

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