ALEC's Climate Action Group (CAG) presents their brand new short film:
Water in Alice Springs - (17 mins)
The Story Wall,Todd Mall
Thursday October 23rd 7pm / 8pm/ 9pm
"an engaging look at local attitudes to water and where our water comes from!"
Followed by Scott Ludlam's (WA Greens Senator)
Climate of Hope - 30 mins on climate change, nuclear power and the energy revolution
The film Water in Alice Springs marks the beginning of CAGs community campaign:
"Implement the Alice Springs Water Efficiency Program - WEP!"
Background to the campaign...
Does day sprinkling on public lawns dampen your sensibilities?
Did you know the NT government commissioned a Water Efficiency Study for Alice Springs way back in 2001?
At a cost of around $200,000 the study was over three stages and 6 years! Working closely with NRETA, P&W and the Alice Springs Urban Water Reference Group the Sydney-based Institute for Sustainable Futures developed a comprehensive plan for Alice Springs in 2007 called the Water Efficiency Program -WEP.
But all this effort and enthusiasm foundered over who would make the initial investment. The solution was to ask the Commonwealth for the dollars - and the application has languished there ever since. It would cost about $5 million over 3 years to implement these measure that can save 1/4 of Alice Springs' annual water consumption.
From NRETAS water wise website: "Alice Springs residents want a better, more cost effective solution than continuing to waste water. Installing more efficient fixtures, eliminating inefficient practices and repairing leaks not only reduces peoples' water bills but will also help delay the need for a new borefield and water supply infrastructure". A WEP involves the whole community from institutions to households.The start-up money would be recovered in several years. Save water, save power, save emissions and save public money that could be spent helping Alice Springs adapt to climate change.
Someone at P&W recently said "it's just about getting someone to commit to the future!".
The Climate Action Group is committed to the future.
Join us and say "Just do it".
For more information on the campaign contact Ruth Apelt CAG: ruthapelt [_"at"_] yahoo.com
To read the history and recommendations of the WEP: www.nt.gov.au/nreta/water/wise
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