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Completed Projects - Water

Recent Projects

“Drivers of Land Use Change” presented to the 2010 Connecting the Catchments Forum (2010). More details...

Economic and Financial Analysis of the Port Augusta Stormwater Reuse Project (2010). More details...

Northern Australia Land and Water Science Review (2009). More details...

Social Impact Analysis for the 2010/11 Northern and Yorke NRM Levy Proposal (2009). More details...

Economic Analysis of Adelaide Airport Stormwater Reuse Project (2009). More details...

Economic and Financial Analysis of the Barker Inlet Stormwater Reuse Project (2009). More details...

Social and Economic Impact Assessment Report for the 2010/11 South East NRM Levy Proposal (2009). More details...

NRM Levy Rate Equalisation for Local Governments in the Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges NRM Board region (2009). More details...

Economic Analysis of the Proposed Glen Villa Salt Interception Scheme (2009). More details...

Cost Benefit Analysis of a GWRDC Project Cluster: Vine Physiology - Water (2009). More details...

Update of the Volumetric Conversion Calculations for the Mallee Prescribed Wells Area Water Allocation Plan (2009). More details...

Cost Benefit Analysis of the GWRDC Soil and Water Initiative Project Cluster (2009). More details...

Investigation of potential market based instruments to minimise the effect of stormwater on Adelaide’s coastal water quality (2009). More details...

Incentives to Stimulate Innovation in Water Sensitive Urban Developments (2008). More details...

Economic and Regulatory Impact Statement for the Water Sensitive Urban Design Framework in the Greater Adelaide Region (2008). More details...

Economic Value of Irrigation in Urban Green Open Space (2008). More details...

Natural Resource Management Levy Assessments (2007-2008). More details...

Feasibility assessment of market based measures for SA water recovery for the Living Murray (2007). More details...

Financial Analysis of the Mannum Pump Station Project (2007). More details...

Economic Analysis of the Clayton Water Supply Pipeline Project (2007). More details...

Feasibility Assessment - Understanding Triggers for On-Farm Investment in Works and Potential Uptake of Water Use Efficiency Measures for South Australian TLM Water Recovery (2007). More details...

Lower Murray Drought Impact Study: Economic Impact of Low River Flows (2007). More details...

Tatiara District Community Action Plan (2006). More details...

Economic Impacts of Trends in Groundwater Levels and Groundwater Salinity on the Tatiara District (2006). More details...

Baseline Assessment of the Tatiara District: Social, Economic and Environmental Characteristics (2005). More details...

A Feasibility Study on Nutrient Load Reductions for the Upper Cox Creek Catchment (2005). More details...

Economic Analyses for the Irrigation Efficiency Project in the South East Catchment Region (2005). More details...

Western Mount Lofty Ranges Regulatory Impact Report (2005). More details...

Study to Investigate and Recommend an Appropriate Quantum of the Water Based Levy forthe McLaren Vale Prescribed Wells Area Water Allocation Plan (2005). More details...

An Assessment of the Social Impact of NRM Levy Scenarios (2005). More details...

Economic Impacts of Landuse Changes in the Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed (2004). More details...

Economic Analyses for the Impact of Drought Conditions and Water Restrictions on River Murray Irrigation Industries and Regions (2004). More details...

Social, Economic and Environmental Values and Indicators for the Lower Murray Region (2003). More details...

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Using Excess Capacity in the Morgan-Whyalla Pipeline for Irrigation Development in the Baroota District (2002). More details...

A Cost Benefit Analysis of the Clare Valley Water Supply Scheme (2002). More details...

Latest News

Economic Impact of Aquaculture on the SA State and Regional Economies

28 July 2010: The Hon Michael O'Brien released a media statement today with the headline 'South Australia’s aquaculture industry experienced spectacular jobs growth of 14.1 per cent in 2008-09' (click here for media release). See the latest EconSearch report on the economic impact of aquaculture on the SA state and regional economies for more details.

Economic Analysis of Road Funding Options on Kangaroo Island

12 July 2010: The Kangaroo Island (KI) transport strategy identifies the need for transport investment to support future agricultural and tourism industry developments. Julian Morison presented the results of modelling the costs and benefits of transport infrastructure investment to a meeting in Kingscote of KI Council and community members.

Presentation to the Asian Studies Association of Australia

8 July 2010: "SA's Engagement with the Asia Pacific Region: Primary Industries" was the topic of Julian Morison's presentation to the Asian Studies Association of Australia 18th Biennial Conference held in Adelaide.

2020 Vision for the Australian Feedlot Industry

July 2010: A report prepared by EconSearch, Feedlot Services Australia and Warwick Yates & Associates on the economic impact of projected feedlot industry expansion was reported on in the July edition of ALFA Lotfeeding magazine. Contact Des Rinehart at MLA on (07) 3620 5236 or email him for further details.

Projects by EconSearch Service

The list of completed projects below is sorted by Service category. You can click on the name of the sector to go direct to that group of completed projects.