If you already have a specific project in mind, a Hydrozone Water Management Plan will ensure that:
- the idea will work in your situation
- it will meet the expectations of all stakeholders (users, public, water retailers, government, board & committee members)
- the solution is customised and scaled so it fits your site
- this project fits with future opportunities and challenges
- alternative solutions to the problem are considered
- other bigger problems and opportunies are addressed
- you have an estimate of the amount of water that will be saved
- you have an estimate of the likely improvement to your site or sites.
- the likely cost of the project is known
- decisions are based on solid, independent evidence
- a solid argument can be made to your funding sources (both internal and external)
- you increase the chance of gaining exemptions from water restrictions
- you gain from the experience of other early adopters
If you have many ideas or know there are many problems on your site, a Hydrozone Water Management Plan will also:
- identify which problems are the most important to deal with
- measure current performance against industry benchmarks
- investigate the best solutions for your site
- include innovative solutions that challenge the status quo
- explore engineering, technological, horticultural, design and management based solutions
- highlight low cost operational solutions that product sellers aren't interested in
- deal with less obvious water issues like downstream drainage responsibilities
- identify highest priority projects with the biggest return and lowest cost
- provide a framework for assessment of future water conservation ideas
- facilitate monitoring of water management performance as projects are implemented
If you are concerned about improving the health, aesthetics and functionality of your site a Hydrozone Water Management Plan will:
- consider horticultural and landscape issues such as hydrozoning, fertilising, mowing and mulching
- help get better results from the same amount of water
- investigate new sources of water
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