title: Evaluating integrated urban water systems alternatives for Brisbane, Australia.
abstract: The Brazil Development Study investigates the feasibility of alternative approaches to providing sustainable water services to a 226 ha mixed residential and industrial greenfield development within the city of Brisbane, Australia. The alternatives include techniques such a the use of rainwater tanks, water use efficiency, a local wastewater treatment plant for recycling of reclaimed water and composting toilets amongst others. This paper evaluates a series of urban development scenarios against the objectives of the study. The insights gained into the drivers for cost and environmental impact for this particular site are discussed as well as a number of issues of concern and challenges to Council and the community.
authors.affiliation: CSIRO Building Construction and Engineering, PO Box 56, Highett, Vic 3190, Australia. grace.mitchell@csiro.au
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mitchell
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gray
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Shipton
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Woolley
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Erbacher
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Egerton
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McKnoulty
mesh_terms: D002947:Cities; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011793:Queensland; D014865:Waste Disposal, Fluid; D014881:Water Supply