The project is funded by the Australian Government ($400,000) and the New South Wales Government ($250,000). Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
The project will develop enhanced climate datasets, tailored for the Namoi Region.
Project overview
The project aims to enhance water security for Tamworth and the Naomi Catchment. The enhanced modelling will address uncertainty and improve confidence in water security estimations for Tamworth and nearby urban centres.
The project will develop enhanced climate datasets, tailored for the Namoi Region.
The enhanced stochastic climate risk data accounts for uncertainty arising from using short datasets to calibrate and parameterise the stochastic model.
Multiple calibrations and parameterisations will be used to generate 100 sets of 130-year replicates, each derived from different statistical distributions.
The climate change modelling data resulting from this project will assist in developing regional water strategies in NSW to help balance the various demands on vital water resources.