Demonstrating Climate Change Adaptation of Interconnected Water Infrastructure Project

This project aims to undertake the necessary research to develop information, guidance and capacity building activities to ensure that organizations responsible for managing water infrastructure are able to implement appropriate asset management systems in a changing climate. The project aims to develop information, guidance and capacity building activities to ensure water infrastructure managers are equipped with the appropriate asset management systems to respond in a changing climate. The project is being delivered in partnership between SCCG, Sydney Water, Water Research Laboratory (UNSW) and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH).

In July 2011, the Sydney Coastal Councils Group (SCCG) was awarded funding under the Coastal Adaptation Decision Pathways Project (CAP) for three projects- (1) “Prioritising Coastal Adaptation and Development Options for Local Government”; (2) “Demonstrating Climate Change Adaptation of Interconnected Water Infrastructure Project” and; (3) “Assessment and Decision frameworks for Existing Seawalls”. Funding has been provided by the Australian Government represented by the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.  The Coastal Adaptation Decision Pathways projects is an Australian Government Initiative.

The SCCG is currently working with a range of project partners to deliver these projects and enhance our member’s ability to prepare, respond and adapt to climate change challenges. Fact Sheets are available on each project. Click here to learn more.