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Re: Water Issues
Originally Posted by Tableland
(Post 4625841)
True, but you'd still know that if he were limited to one term. I think the FF allocated two terms to the executive for reasons of stability and continuity, but it was a mistake. El Presidente should have one term in office, then all change.
As for our system (Brit or Aussie) the PM can go on and on and on and on and.... S |
Re: Water Issues
Originally Posted by Swerv-o
(Post 4625851)
Don't we just know it...
S Anyone know what the water situation is like in and around Adelaide? |
Re: Water Issues
Originally Posted by Jensen Healey
(Post 4625918)
Anyway, to drag us all kicking and screaming back to the topic...
Anyone know what the water situation is like in and around Adelaide? |
Re: Water Issues
Originally Posted by Tableland
(Post 4625946)
Dry.
Are there any restrictions there yet? If so at what level? (And what does that level mean?!) |
Re: Water Issues
Originally Posted by Jensen Healey
(Post 4625957)
Ok, let me be a little more specific in my question!
Are there any restrictions there yet? If so at what level? (And what does that level mean?!) So they're just waiting for more rain basically. |
Re: Water Issues
Originally Posted by Tableland
(Post 4625550)
There have always been droughts in Australia.
For example, there were major droughts in Victoria in 1865-1866, 1914-1915, 1919, 1922-1923, 1938-1939, 1943-1945, 1967-1968, 1972-1973, 1976-1978, 1982-1983, and beyond. The droughts won't stop. The well-known "Federation Drought" lasted from 1895-1902 and was severe. It killed nearly half of all Australian sheep and just under half of all Australian cattle. The population of Australia in 1901 was 3.7 million. :) |
Re: Water Issues
Originally Posted by cresta57
(Post 4624800)
There's a company advertising deliveries to Brissie from Caloundra check out the white pages for "water carriers" ;) Cost expected to be in the region of 4k for the average pool :ohmy:
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Re: Water Issues
Originally Posted by meelie
(Post 4638717)
Thanks Cresta but found out that its only new pools, ( those constructed after and made contracts after the 10th of April that can't fill the pool)Those who signed contracts before that date can still use town water.
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Re: Water Issues
Originally Posted by annqldau
(Post 4638732)
Can fill with run off off roof though still can't they, so if there's a few good storms should still be OK?
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Re: Water Issues
Originally Posted by MartinLuther
(Post 4623929)
What do you think the state government should do to tackle the problem?
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Re: Water Issues
Originally Posted by ray2gill
(Post 4640547)
Desalination is the way to go!!:thumbup:
Maybe ray2gill can tell us what Dubai is like. Surely these countries are worse off - or are they !! Do they manage their water with better efficiency than both UK and Aus, I'd like to know because it is a problem, especially where I travel between - Central Coast, Australia and England - C.C. has very tight restrictions, most of the people rely on Bore water now just so they can carry out day to day outside activities -like car washing , gardens, pools etc. Rain Tanks are everywhere, and it is important that we take notice of this - And back in England, we are also being told to go easy, and this is coming from a country that has a much bigger rainfall than Aus. - So what are we doing wrong ? |
Re: Water Issues
Originally Posted by InBetween
(Post 4640611)
back in England, we are also being told to go easy, and this is coming from a country that has a much bigger rainfall than Aus.
London gets less rainfall than any Australian city except Adelaide. :beer: Buzzy |
Re: Water Issues
I think the Australian governments - federal and state - always come up with half-baked ideas and solutions without really thinking about any knock-on effects.
Just take a look at this immigration drive - they haven't thought about the strain on the water, or the added energy consumption, or even something often discussed on the forum - skills. They cry out for trades people but do nothing to make getting skills and trades recognised and registered in a straightfoward way. They want out of parliament quickly so they can go home and soak in the spa or swim laps in their heated pools. To them everything is a potential votes loser/ winner. And of course they want to keep their industrial freinds and financial supporters happy....:curse: hence the 85% water usage.......... |
Re: Water Issues
Originally Posted by InBetween
(Post 4640611)
Getting back on topic - Australia has water issues ..yes , but what do hotter climates do about their water problems ?
Maybe ray2gill can tell us what Dubai is like. Surely these countries are worse off - or are they !! Do they manage their water with better efficiency than both UK and Aus, I'd like to know because it is a problem, especially where I travel between - Central Coast, Australia and England - C.C. has very tight restrictions, most of the people rely on Bore water now just so they can carry out day to day outside activities -like car washing , gardens, pools etc. Rain Tanks are everywhere, and it is important that we take notice of this - And back in England, we are also being told to go easy, and this is coming from a country that has a much bigger rainfall than Aus. - So what are we doing wrong ? We have had more rain this year than last. On average I would say we get 3-4 days rain a year. Temperatures are now reaching up to 33c and will reach 47c in the middle of summer. Most of the water is desalinated as is the norm for Gulf countries.:thumbup: |
Re: Water Issues
Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee
(Post 4640671)
England actually has a far LOWER rainfall than Oz, although no Australian would ever admit this.
London gets less rainfall than any Australian city except Adelaide. :beer: Buzzy |
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