What's next to reducing demand

The next steps to reducing demand are to:

continue water wise rules
continue to develop and pilot new programs to improve water efficiency
extend funding for practical education projects tailored for people from non-English speaking backgrounds
continue to investigate options to ensure water efficient design of new commercial buildings and industrial facilities, and to encourage even greater water efficiency in existing homes, including working with the Federal Government to ensure the streamlined delivery of new programs in this area
assess and approve remaining water savings actions plans
continue the new $30 million NSW Climate Change Fund Green Business Program to save water and energy
deliver a new $3 million farm water efficiency program
implement a new efficient irrigation scheduling project for farmers
release guidelines for the use of rivers and groundwater for domestic and stock water requirements for consultation in 2009
trial a new watersmart education program to encourage wise water use for households.