Improving water efficiency.
3.3Conduct program of water efficiency retrofits
Progress
- Not started
- Planning
- Implementation
- Completed
Description
Water efficiency retrofits at community facilities is underway to reduce drinking water use and increase water efficiency. These projects have included:
- Upgraded rainwater harvesting infrastructure
- Utilising rainwater for toilet flushing
- Irrigation to reduce our use of valuable drinking water
The New Kew Recreation Centre is undergoing a major redevelopment, with the final design to include:
- Storage of the pool waste water to be re-used for toilet flushing
- Water-efficient fittings and fixtures
- Rainwater harvesting to be re-used for landscape irrigation
Other projects are currently being planned for future completion.
Official description
Conduct an annual program of water efficiency retrofits.
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Tasks
What has been done?
- 30/06/2023
Fifteen community facilities have been upgraded
- 31/12/2022
Six community facility have had rainwater harvesting upgrades
Summary and contacts
Contact persons
Environmental Sustainability team
City of Boroondara
Information updated 02/08/2023
Over the last two years, fifteen community facilities have been upgraded. These have primarily consisted of new or upgraded rainwater harvesting systems; tanks and pumps to supply toilet flushing and watering of outdoor spaces. This has included a range of facilities including the bowls club and tennis clubs at Camberwell Sports Ground, Lynden Park Recreation Facility, Boroondara Netball Centre, North Balwyn Tennis Club and Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre.