Banyule City residents are being encouraged to build raingardens to reduce stormwater pollution of local waterways and the reliance on drinking water to keep gardens healthy.
Banyule Mayor Wayne Phillips said the Council is committed to improving the health of local rivers and creeks, such as Darebin Creek, Plenty River and the Yarra, by helping Melbourne Water achieve its target of encouraging 10,000 raingardens across Melbourne.
“A raingarden is a water-saving garden that captures and filters stormwater. The benefits to the households are reduced water use and bills. For the environment there is a significant reduction in stormwater pollution,” he said.
“Raingardens are changing the way we think about gardening and are rapidly becoming an important part of garden design,” said the Mayor.
On the 15th of February, Banyule City Council, in partnership with Melbourne Water, is hosting a hands-on workshop, showing participants how to construct a raingarden while learning about the environmental benefits. The workshop is part of the Sustainable Living Festival in Banyule.
