Infrastructure innovations boost local recycled water use

The Allan Labor Government is investing in innovative recycled water infrastructure to ensure local parks and community spaces stay healthy and green while saving our precious drinking water.

Today marks the completion of a new recycled water main in Croydon which will see the community will benefit from the 300m water main delivering high quality recycled water to green spaces, including the Barngeong Reserve sporting oval. 

It’s expected to save the council approximately 3 million litres of drinking water each year.  

In partnership with the Level Crossing Removal Project, this new infrastructure was built by Yarra Valley Water to connect the reserve to its recycled water network.

Water plays a vital role in construction, as it is used for dust suppression and irrigation for landscaping. The recycled water pilot provides a way for construction projects to offset drinking water used during works. 

This initiative will offset 15.5 million litres of drinking water used during the construction of four level crossing removal projects over five years – equivalent to more than 6 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Expanding recycled water infrastructure and diversifying water sources is crucial for securing our water supplies for the future.

 

Quotes attributable to Member for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region Sonja Terpstra

“Recycled water helps our local sporting fields and public greens spaces to stay healthy all year round. It plays a key role in diversifying our water sources, as we can no longer solely depend on our catchments to meet Melbourne’s water needs.”

“It’s important to invest in sustainable sources of recycled water now so that current and future generations can benefit from secure water supplies and healthy environments.”

Quote attributable to Yarra Valley Water Managing Director Pat McCafferty

“This pilot is part of a longer-term road map to conserve water. We need to adapt to our changing climate and increased demand for water – so we can continue to support local communities and ensure we have water for environmental, cultural and recreational use.”

Infrastructure innovations boost local recycled water use
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