Council goes slow on the H2O at Yarra Bay
The grass really will be greener at Yarra Bay soon, with Randwick City Council installing a water tank at Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park and Oval to capture and reuse stormwater.
The stormwater harvesting system, an $800,000 project with half the cost being met by the NSW Office of Water, will provide a consistent supply of water to help irrigate Yarra Bay, and will save up to $50,000 and 27 mega litres of tap water every year.
Randwick Mayor Councillor Scott Nash described the project as a great example of Council showing leadership and commitment to reducing energy and water use.
“Council is proud to be at the forefront of innovations in environmental initiatives. This new irrigation system will deliver financial and environmental savings. It makes sense for the planet, and for our ratepayers too. We expect the project will be complete by mid 2012.”
For any enquiries about the Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park stormwater harvesting system, please call 1300 722 524.
