Tag Archives: river

Winton: Swan treated like sewer

Posted on October 18, 2010 by backwaterperth

Acclaimed author Tim Winton has taken aim at the management of the Swan River, saying Perth’s greatest gift is being treated like a sewer. In a piece written for The West Australian, Winton described the health of the Swan and … Continue reading →

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Swan Canning Water Quality Improvement Plan

Posted on September 22, 2010 by backwaterperth

Key findings: Annually 250 tonnes of nitrogen and 26 tonnes of phosphorus enter the system. Numerical modelling was used to quantify nutrient loads by source and use in the Swan Canning Catchment. Based on predictive modelling the maximum acceptable load … Continue reading →

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CityVision and the Perth Waterfront

Posted on September 22, 2010 by backwaterperth

What drives the CityVision plan? Three key things drive this plan: – the long-held desire to bring the city and the river together: a good city kisses its river; – the desire to create an attractive and accessible place on … Continue reading →

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