Recomendations+for+townships

=Justifications for township recomendations:= When selectiing sites for towns on The Island we had to take into account the following:

= = = Engineers Recomendations //Alterations to Island townships//= == =Justifications for change= Located on the far eastside of the island offers great opportunities for a major port as it will be the safest area from damaging winds. The town is surrounded by a bay which will offer excellent fishing opportunities. It is located just before the beginning of the estuarine, because where the ocean meets the river rapid currents a produced, hence placing it 1 km down will allow for calm waters and reduce the risk of boat damage. Is located on the south side of the river at approximately 100m above sea level this is very important because in cyclone season it offers a safe haven to all other towns to relocate to higher grounds if a disaster occurs. I hope natural springs can be found, at this elevation prospects are positive. I have placed town B on the south side of the river so it correlates with town A and can both be accessed without building a bridge over the river. is located close to the river, ocean and lake. The lake can be of great importance for a sustainable water source, also a freshwater fish farm. However, this is an intermittent lake and will only provide water in the wet season. It is necessary to have one town located near the Westside of the island as there are huge amounts of rainfall, and conditions are perfect for vegetation to flourish, as the eastside seems to be considerably drier. Because strong winds barrage the Westside it would most probably not suffice to build a port, though there are still high prospects for fishing. The huge amounts of rainfall in this location can offer high prospects for utilising rainwater All towns are located approximately equal distances from town B. = = = = = = = Recomendations for townships =
 * "Avoid sensitive ecosystems such as wildlife habitats and greenfields." (U.S Department of Energy, 2004, p.5)
 * "Consider geological, micro-ecological, and micro-climatic conditions."(U.S Department of Energy, 2004, p.5)
 * "Evaluate the potential implications of erosion control and rainwatermanagement."(U.S Department of Energy, 2004, p.5)
 * "Consider the ability to protect and retain landscaping."(U.S Department of Energy, 2004, p.5)
 * "Determine the current and projected air, soil, and water quality."(U.S Department of Energy, 2004, p.5)
 * "Evaluate the physical relationships to industries or utilities that may pollute the air. "(U.S Department of Energy, 2004, p.5)
 * "Integrate the towns into the surrounding landscape. For instance, if the site has trees, consider designs that will minimize tree removal. Not only will this preserve the natural landscape, but mature trees will help with shading."(U.S Department of Energy, 2004, p.5)
 * "Protect and restore ecosystems and wildlife habitats."(U.S Department of Energy, 2004, p.6)
 * "Develop a construction/demolition waste management plan."(U.S Department of Energy, 2004, p.6)
 * "Water-Conserving Strategies."(U.S Department of Energy, 2004, p.6)
 * "Use native planting materials and xeriscape principles to minimize site irrigation. With xeriscaping, some island locations require no irrigation systems."(U.S Department of Energy, 2004, p.6)
 * "Explore the feasibility of rainwater catchment systems for irrigation and toilet flushing."(U.S Department of Energy, 2004, p.6)
 * "Orient the town optimally for solar potential and the prevailing winds."(U.S Department of Energy, 2004, p.6)
 * "Analyze seasonal variations in wind speed and variation. High winds and other severe weather patterns may make a site unsuitable for a school, especially in areas prone to hurricanes or typhoons."(U.S Department of Energy, 2004, p.6)
 * Town A**
 * Town B**
 * Town C**
 * Town D**

Positioning the towns close to, but not //on// swamps and marshes, gives us the opportunity to utilise the reeds found in these areas as a form of filtration for sewerage produced by the townships. It is important to consider at all times the already flourishing environment and cause as little impact to this as possible, such as staying clear of the far west end of the island which contains a red-footed boobie rookery.

As we know, sea levels are rising. Therefore, we need to be aware of not positioning the townships in at risk situations, such as on low lying ground near seas or rivers.

Situating the towns on scrub land will help conserve rain forest areas, lessen the amount of land clearing needed and have as little impact as possible on local wildlife. Introducing electricity to the island also comes with problems. Wind turbines are a sustainable form of producing electricity and with the reports of strong winds on the west side of the island, this would appear to be the most obvious choice. However, turbines are known to cause harm to birds and other flying animals. Careful consideration and research needs to be conducted prior to building any turbines.

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 * All towns are near a natural fresh water source. For a town to be sustainable it need to be able to use the natural resoucres the environment provides. "One of the many problems facing developing countries today is the availability and allocation of water rescoures." (Granger, 1983. p.1)
 * "Due to the high temperatures and high humidity (on the Island) it is essential to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration." (Cairnes Connect, 2005 para. 3) Therefore having easy accessable waters supplies is a must.
 * This island is South of the Tropic of Capricorn, which means it may "experience dramatic seasonal climate changes, based on the earth's tilt, and the subsequent angle of the sun." (World Atlas, n.d. para.5)
 * All are on reasonable undulating ground.
 * All are situated in the scrub, low brush areas of the island, thus reducing the amount of natural trees/food sources that need to be cut down for inhabitation to take place.
 * Town B, C and D are all situated near the oceans resulting in easy delivery of goods from other countries if need be.
 * Town A is situated along the main river, which is wide and deep enough to be used as a port for boats.
 * Town B, C and D are all situatated close to the ocean, where fishing can be used as a major food supply.
 * Like all tropical climates, The Island has two distinct seasons, a wet season and a dry season. The rain can be very heavy in the wet season, causing rapid flooding, therefore having towns closely situated near rivers will allow for quick drainage of the flooding. ????
 * Energy conservation..... solar energy
 * The towns are situated where there is a fair amoutn of flat land for the growing of crops. Vegetables that grow best in tropical areas are :
 * "[|Amaranth](use leaf amaranth like spinach)
 * Arugula (rocket)
 * Asian Greens
 * Beans (try snake beans and winged beans in the tropics)
 * Bell Peppers
 * Cabbage
 * Capsicum (that's the Australian name for peppers)
 * Cassava (starchy tubers)
 * Ceylon Spinach
 * Chard (silverbeet, similar to spinach)
 * Chinese Cabbages
 * [|Chilli Peppers]
 * Cucumbers
 * Eggplant (aubergine)
 * Endive
 * Kang Kong (water spinach)
 * Lettuce
 * Luffa (angled luffa is a great zucchini substitute)
 * Okra
 * Peppers
 * Pumpkins
 * Radish
 * Rocket (arugula)
 * Silverbeet (chard, similar to spinach)
 * Squash
 * Sweet Corn
 * [|Sweet Potatoes](instead of normal potatoes)
 * Tomatoes
 * Water Chestnuts
 * Zucchini" (Bradtke, 2007, para. 4)

References:
World Atlas. (n.d.). //The Equator and more.// Retrieved 22nd July 2011 from []

Cairnes Connect. (2005). //Cairns Health.// Retrieved 22nd July 2011 from []

Bradtke, B. (2007). //Growing Tropical Vegetables.// Retrieved 23rd July 2011 from []

Granger, O. (1983). //The Hodroclimatomy of a Devloping Tropical Island: A water resources perspective.// USA: University of California

U.S Department of energy. (2004). //Energy design guidlines for high performance schools.// Retrieved 23rd July 2011 from []