THE WATER MAP OF MELBOURNE

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Purpose of the Map
Released in October 2004, The Water Map of Melbourne is an exciting product containing extensive detail about the use of water within Greater Melbourne. It captures Melbourne’s water history, water supply and treatment infrastructure, and water saving and recycling initiatives. The Map (paper version 130 cm x 90 cm) and CD ROM were developed by Earth Systems with the support of the Smart Water Fund. Additional support was provided by EPA Victoria and the City of Melbourne.

The Water Map of Melbourne comprises both a spatial and a non-spatial component (accompanying charts and tables), and aims to increase awareness and knowledge of the issues, achievements and impacts associated with water use across Greater Melbourne. In an easily digestible form on two media - paper map and CD ROM, it highlights achievements, current issues and future directions.

The Water Map of Melbourne is a resource for all those with an interest in Melbourne’s use of water and the life cycle of water in a city - including professionals needing a ready reference for key water trends, statistics and noteworthy events, and students wanting information about major issues facing Melbourne’s future water resource management and use.

Features
The spatial component of The Water Map of Melbourne identifies:
• Major Water Achievements
• Water Saving and Recycling
• Water History
• Extreme Water Events
• Major Water Diversions
• Community Initiatives
• Location and Extent of Significant Wetlands
• Aquatic Biodiversity
• Threatened Species
• Introduced Species
• Water Supply Catchments
• Reservoirs
• Rivers & Catchments
• Lakes
• Major Water Supply Pipelines
• Water Supply Treatment Plants
• Major Irrigation Districts
• Water Landmarks
• Major Sewerage Mains
• Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Water Impacts
• Stormwater and Runoff
• Water Authority Boundaries
• Water Quality
• Rainfall Charts

The non-spatial component of The Water Map of Melbourne comprises over 50 charts and tables separated into 8 categories:
• Rainfall & Runoff
• Water Supply
• Water Quality
• Stream & River Health
• Water Use
• Wastewater
• Reuse & Recycling
• Trends and Future Directions

Click on the links to view close up images of selected charts on the map.

Creating the Map
The Map synthesises a large amount of water-related data sourced from a wide range of articles, books, reports and web resources into an information-packed overview of Melbourne’s water issues and initiatives. Click here for a list of key resources used. Data for the Map was reviewed by a Technical Steering Committee comprising water experts from professional associations, government, industry, research and non-government organisations. The Technical Steering Committee were:

Sponsors and Supporters
The Water Map of Melbourne was developed with Principal Support from Smart Water Fund. Its development was also supported by the EPA and City of Melbourne. Smart Water Fund participants are: Melbourne Water, City West Water, South East Water, Yarra Valley Water and Department of Sustainability and Environment.

Future & Feedback
Earth Systems aims to release updated versions of the Map in the future. As part of the updating process we welcome any feedback regarding data that users of the Map consider should be included. Additionally, we invite any other comments regarding the Map, including the uses that it has been put to. You can contact us with this information at map@earthsystems.com.au

Purchase / Cost
The Water Map of Melbourne is available for purchase via several methods, detailed on the Ordering the Map page. Prices for the map are shown in Australian dollars (for purchase within Australia, the price includes GST) and in US Dollars (for purchases outside Australia).

CD-ROM Minimum Requirements:

Windows

Windows 95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP, 64 MB RAM

1024 x 768 Display Monitor

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher

Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher

Macintosh

System OS X or higher 64 MB RAM

1024 x 768 Display Monitor

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher

Netscape Navigator 7.9 or higher

Plug-ins: Macromedia Flash 5.0 or higher is needed if you want to view animated screen of the CD-ROM.
Macromedia Flash Player is available for download from http://www.macromedia.com/downloads/

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