Write or email to the premier or the ministers involved using the following dot points (if you wish you can write one letter and send copies to other ministers):
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The State Government must consider and promote recycling and stormwater harvesting into existing homes and busnesses in Sydney;
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Many major cities throughout the world are using recycled water as a method of water conservation. Why not Sydney?;
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Why is the government ignoring the proposal by a private company, Sydney Services, to recycle grey water within Sydney? A proposal which would alleviate the need to transfer any water from the Shoalhaven;
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The Shoalhaven River is suffering. It is being polluted by the low level water releases from Tallowa Dam. This water is de-oxygenated, contains toxic heavy metals and is very cold (16 deg C below surface water temp). The river is also suffering from lack of natural flushes. The river needs high, medium and low level flushes for healthy ecosystems to exist;
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All proposals will be costly in dollar terms. It will also be costly to the environment, local business and recreational opportunities;
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The government needs to have vision to deal with Sydney's long-term water needs;
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The government is not being open with the public. Decisions are being made behind closed doors.
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