Water Management in Homelands

The ‘Water for Homelands’ project is part of the Northern Territory Government’s Territory Water Plan, which aims to build the capacity of water service providers in Homelands.

Ekistica has been engaged by the Northern Territory Government to support this work.

TRAINING

Ekistica is providing training on the best practice approach they have developed for water management in Homelands.

The training includes fact sheets and supporting information that is downloadable below.

This training is for Homeland Service Providers, targeted at technical and operational staff.

Downlaod the flyer to print this information
and promote the events in your area.

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TOOLS & RESOURCES

A suite of tools and resources were developed as part of this project. They provide an overview of basic, best practice water supply and wastewater system management relevant to systems commonly found in NT Homelands.

They provide a starting point for learning about how the systems work, checks and maintenance recommended to keep them working and support improved water quality, water security and resident and worker health and safety.

These resources include information on:

– What Good Looks Like (from source to disposal)
– Bore and Bore Water Management
– Surface Water Management
– Pipes and Storage Management
– Rainwater Tank Management
– Wastewater Management.

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Use the ‘Water SIte Survey and Maintenance Plan’ Template to make sure that the water system from supply to disposal has the best chance of keeping water flowing and minimizing water quality risks, and the ‘Maintenance Plan’ to set out a program of works for the year.

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PROJECT FACT SHEETS

Water for Homelands Project Overview

This fact sheet provides an overview of the
‘Water for Homelands’ project.

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Continuous Improvement Framework

This fact sheet outlines the best-practice approach that was developed to support water management in Homelands.

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Service Provider Interviews and Survey

This fact sheet provides information on findings from interviews and surveys conducted with Homelands Service Providers, identifying common water supply challenges and opportunity areas areas that could help build water management capacity and capability.

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We work with deep respect for country and its rightful owners, ancestors and elders, past and present.
Please be aware that our site includes names and images of people who have passed.

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