Salinity in urban areas is increasingly recognized as an issue that can potentially cause significant economic, environmental and social costs in many areas of NSW. Urban salinity indicators are evident in many local government areas including small towns, regional centres and parts of metropolitan western Sydney. Land use planning and thinking strategically can play an important role in minimizing the economic, environmental and social impacts of the interactions between development and urban salinity.
Land pressures such as urban salinity have long been a problem in Junee. In 2005 Council partnered with the Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority…
Some of Councils roads in the lower discharge areas of town suffer continuous damage from the high water table…
This project was completed in the 2007/2008 financial year. Funding was received for the revegetation of recharge and discharge areas in the Junee Urban…
Councils stormwater system consists of some “U-shaped” concrete lined drains and some grass lined drainage swales. This project was about redesigning our open stormwater drains…
By developing a demonstration site in town, Council has been able to exhibit practical ways to reduce impacts on Urban Salinity. Waterwise plantings, effective mulching,…
Council is continually aiming to increase the awareness of urban salinity issues and encourage attitudinal and behavioral changes in the community. Information is…