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 megalitres of recycled water – the equivalent of 50 Pines Forest swimming pools – per year to sporting grounds, open space and a world-class 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 involve the construction of a new 2.3 km pipeline to deliver Class A recycled water from the Eastern Treatment Plant to Frankston’s Eric Bell Reserve, Monterey Reserve, Pat Rollo Reserve, and the National Golf Club – Long Island.
“Locals and sporting clubs will benefit from greener spaces to support a thriving, more liveable community,” South East Water General Manager Liveable Water Solutions Charlie Littlefair said.
The Victorian Government has contributed $1.3 million to the important project, which is co-funded by South East Water, Frankston City Council and The National Golf Club – Long Island.
“Recycled water infrastructure in fast-growing areas like Frankston will help provide an alternative water source to keep our community spaces green all year round,” Minister for Water Gayle Tierney said.
The project is part of the Central and Gippsland Region Sustainable Water Strategy, which outlines the long-term plan to enhance water security, liveability, 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.
These projects will reduce our reliance on precious 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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