EconSearch Completed Project

Project: Economic and Financial Analysis of the Port Augusta Stormwater Reuse Project (2010)

Client: Port Augusta City Council

Collaborators: Australian Water Environments

Summary: The objective of the Port Augusta Stormwater Reuse project is to provide treated stormwater as an alternative to the mains drinking water sourced from the River Murray. An economic analysis was undertaken to determine the net economic benefit of the project for the whole community. A financial analysis of the stormwater reuse project, from the perspective of Port Augusta City Council, was also undertaken.