Discussion of the problem of using the waters of the Murray River as the major source of Adelaide’s domestic water supply. Looks at the political history of the Dartmouth Dam, and the probability of severe water shortages in the case of prolonged drought. An excellent discussion starter for studies relating to water management.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
506219
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Murray River (N.S.W.-S. Aust.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Dams
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Droughts
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water resources development
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-supply - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Dams
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water resources development
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-supply
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-supply - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)