The home of Goulburn Valley Water’s Standpipe, Euroa, has been crowned the inaugural winner of the Greening Euroa Standpipe Cup.
The cup was presented to the winning A Grade netball and Senior Football sides at the weekend’s Goulburn Valley League clash of Euroa v Mansfield.
The Euroa Magpie’s netball and football sides took out the cup – which was a beautifully handcrafted wooden trophy donated by GV Water.
Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said it was a fantastic chance to advocate for the Greening Euroa Project.
“Euroa’s Memorial Oval, the home of the Euroa Magpies, is one of the many green spaces in the township that will ultimately benefit from the Greening Euroa project,” Cr Binks said.
“The week’s football and netball games demonstrates how important sport is for our community’s physical and mental wellbeing, as well as social connectedness.
“We want the spaces in Euroa that host important events to prosper into the future as we continue to face ongoing challenges with water supply issues.”
Cr Binks explained how the Greening Euroa project would drought-proof the township.
“The Greening Euroa Project is an innovative community driven project that will use recycled water to irrigate public green spaces during the summer months,” she said.
“It will use recycled water to irrigate our public green spaces. Something we know is essential to our community’s health and wellbeing during times of drought.
“The proposal is the first of its kind in Victoria. It’s climate smart, cost efficient and community inspired.
“For the Euroa township, the Greening Euroa Project will keep our school ovals, sporting fields and parks and gardens green in the dry summer months.”
Goulburn Valley Water Manager Operations Steve Nash said the first Standpipe Cup was a great success in raising awareness of the Greening Euroa Project.
“It was a fantastic opportunity to highlight how alternate water sources, like recycled water and our purple standpipes, can be key in helping keep recreation spaces green in sustainable ways,” Mr Nash said.
“Euroa and Mansfield are home to the first two recycled water standpipes in our region, and it was fantastic to see players, supporters and the community getting involved in the inaugural Cup.
“We hope to see it grow bigger and better each year, including seeing the development of a future Greening Mansfield project, and to showcase how beneficial recycled water can be in our communities as we face the impacts of a changing climate.”
GVL Board Chair Jacqui Hudgson said: “Thank you to League Partners GV Water and Strathbogie Shire Council for being at our Euroa v Mansfield matches on the weekend.”
“GVL Board member Mick Williams was on hand to assist with the presentations of the Greening Euroa Standpipe Trophies. We are so pleased to partner with GV Water and council to spread the message about the Greening Euroa Project.
“This project will ensure the longevity of Euroa’s Memorial Oval which is a vital resource for the community of Euroa.”
The #LetsGreenEuroa campaign is currently advocating for the $3.8 million needed in funding to bring the project to fruition.
