Predicted Difficulties 

The first challenge arises with the sprinkler system. The sprinklers are placed in the most feasible theoretical positioning after analyzing various layouts; however, practicality may prevent water from reaching any gaps or high areas in unfortunate circumstances. Hence operational factors must be considered in the first testing phase.

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The second challenge is regarding the volume of water collected throughout the year in the tank to be insufficient. This can be due to two reasons: either an unforeseeably high number of bushfires in one season or a lower volume to be initially collected due to less rain, resulting in water scarcity for use. Although the design is adapted to the location based on weather data and optimized to prevent such a situation from arising, nature can sometimes be unpredictable; hence natural factors must be considered in the first testing phase. A tank inlet is still implemented for emergency manual access in the case of such a situation arising.  

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The final challenge includes any natural disasters the area might experience, such as flooding due to heavy rains received during the wet season, which may damage or block the pipe and the sprinkler system if the topsoil is eroded away, leaving the system out of use. Hence the design must be optimized as per locational requirements, and weather conditions must be monitored throughout the operation.  

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