Welcome to the Gnangara Sustainability Strategy website

The Gnangara Sustainability Strategy (GSS) is being developed by a number of government agencies.

Our aim is to make sure there is enough groundwater in the Gnangara Mound for drinking and commercial use, and to protect the environment—now and in the future.

To this end, the Department of Water is already monitoring and managing the Gnangara groundwater system and the natural environment on which it depends. However, current climate trends and reduced average rainfall require additional measures-and that is what the GSS is all about.

We encourage you to browse the website for information about the issues, projects and some of the decisions that need to be made.

The website also provides an opportunity for you to tell us what you think or request updates.

Analysis of public submissions

The Gnangara sustainability strategy (GSS): Analysis of public submissions, November 2009 including response to comments is now available by clicking here.

The draft GSS was released for public comment on 6 July 2009 for an eight week period concluding on 31 August 2009. Sixty-two submissions were received, consisting of 1179 comments. A further 136 comments were made on Appendix 1 - Gnangara groundwater system zone plans.

For further information contact gss@water.wa.gov.au.