Council has adopted a new integrated water management strategy which aims to increase water security and urban resilience, strengthen governance, and improve monitoring programs over the next ten years.
The Brimbank Integrated Water Management Strategy (BIWMS) 2025-35 was adopted during council meeting on Tuesday, June 17.
Brimbank mayor, Thuy Dang, said the plan also addresses the negative effects of extreme weather events.
“The BIWMS 2025-35 looks at the challenges caused by droughts, urban heat and heavy rains, and outlines how we can work together to manage our water well,” she said.
In the strategy, council aims to increase community members’ engagement in water management and improve locals’ knowledge of water management, water-related issues and water sources.
Council said the plan will help Brimbank work towards a reduced reliance on drinking water and an increased diversification of water supplies while improving other efficiencies.
The BIWMS was developed in consultation with partners in the water sector, key stakeholders and members from the community who helped to identify water-related issues in the area.
Council will also work with Traditional Owners, state and federal governments, and water businesses as part of the strategy.
“Council recognises that water is one of our most precious resources. Our growing populations and climate change puts additional pressure on dwindling supplies. We need to be smart about how we manage water in Brimbank,” said mayor Dang.
