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Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Climate change projections for the ACT indicate an increase in evaporation as a result of temperature increases. The mean annual rainfall for the region is expected to change by -9% to +2% by 2030, and -29% to +7% by 2070. Specifically, decreases in rainfall will predominate in winter and spring (Bates et al 2003). In general, it has been highlighted that changes in rainfall will have a significant effect on the frequency of extreme dry and wet year, whereby the benefits of rainfall during wet years will be reduced by higher evaporation rates (Bates et al 2003).
 Water for cities: Canberra, ACT
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