Recycled water to keep Victorian sporting grounds green
The Victorian Government is helping keep Frankston’s sporting grounds green, with construction starting on a new recycled water pipeline.
Member for Frankston Paul Edbrooke visited the construction site to mark the start of the $5 million Monterey Recycled Water Scheme, which will deliver 98 ML of recycled water — the equivalent of 50 Olympic-length swimming pools — per year to sporting grounds, open space and a golf course.
“This much-needed local integrated water management project will keep recreational spaces healthy while saving our precious drinking water,” Edbrooke said.
The project, led by South East Water, will see a new 2.3 km pipeline built to deliver Class A recycled water from the Eastern Treatment Plant to Frankston’s Eric Bell Reserve, Monterey Reserve, Pat Rollo Reserve and the Long Island National Golf Club.
The government has contributed $1.3 million to the project, which is co-funded by South East Water, Frankston City Council and Long Island National Golf Club.
“Recycled water infrastructure in fast-growing areas like Frankston will help provide a alternative water source, to keep our community spaces green all year round,” said Victorian Minister for Water Gayle Tierney.
The project is part of the Central and Gippsland Region Sustainable Water Strategy, which sets out the long-term plan to improve water security, livability and waterway health in Victoria over the next 50 years. The Monterey Recycled Water Scheme is one of several major integrated water projects being delivered by South East Water, including the Dingley and Western Port recycled water schemes, and the Fishermans Bend Water Recycling Plant and sewer connection.
“Locals and sporting clubs will benefit from greener spaces to support a thriving, more livable community,” said South East Water’s General Manager Liveable Water Solutions, Charlie Littlefair.
These projects will reduce the reliance on drinking water supplies by using alternative water sources, such as recycled water and harvested stormwater, where possible to keep public spaces green.
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