The major parties have underestimated the community’s willingness to treat water as a precious commodity and be part of the solution to drought, said Greens Candidate for Drummoyne, Bernard Rooney.
“The major parties have failed to read the community mood. There has been a welcome shift in support for water recycling, but we must not lose sight of the enormous capacity of the public to save water and use it more efficiently,” Mr Rooney said.
“The Greens plan for Sydney centres on rainwater tanks, local grey water treatment, stormwater harvesting, wastewater recycling, improved efficiency and stronger restrictions.” (more…)
