Melbourne's water catchments :: perspectives on a world-class water supply /

This book charts the history of the water catchments and water supply for the city of Melbourne, which has many unique aspects that are a critical part of the history of Melbourne, Victoria and Australia. Much of the development of the water supply system was many decades ahead of its time and helpe...

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Hauptverfasser: Viggers, James I. (VerfasserIn), Weaver, Haylee J. (VerfasserIn), Lindenmayer, David (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Collingwood, Vic. : CSIRO Publishing, 2013.
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Zusammenfassung:This book charts the history of the water catchments and water supply for the city of Melbourne, which has many unique aspects that are a critical part of the history of Melbourne, Victoria and Australia. Much of the development of the water supply system was many decades ahead of its time and helped buffer the city of Melbourne from major diseases, droughts and water shortages. The authors present a chronology of the evolution of the catchment and water supply system pre-1900 to today. They discuss major developments, policies, and construction and management activities. Each chapter is illust.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (1 volume)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781486300075
1486300073
9781486300082
1486300081
9781486300068
1486300065

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