22 August 2022
Two Southern Downs community organisations have had their water security bolstered with works recently completed to connect their water supply to Warwick’s recycled network.
Funded through the Government's Works for Queensland program, the $70k drought-proofing project provides recycled water access for the Eastern Suburbs Football Club and the Warwick East Bowls Club to maintain their grassed playing grounds without putting pressure on the reticulated network during dry times.
Southern Downs Councillor Cynthia McDonald said long-term water security initiatives were continually being rolled out across the region and thanked the Government for its continued role in the journey.
“We are proactively addressing long-term water security on the Southern Downs, well aware that we are another day closer to the next drought,” Councillor McDonald said.
“Sporting clubs are a haven for their members and supporters but by the very nature of their activities, they need to be able to source water for ground maintenance.
“With access to the recycled water network, these clubs will be able to maintain grassed playing surfaces for their activities during drought and restrictions on drinking water.
“The use of recycled water will reduce the consumption of drinking water for maintaining grassed playing surfaces and toilets and also to conserve drinking water.
“Receiving funds through the Works for Queensland program has enabled Council to deliver critical projects for our community that will improve overall liveability, provide safe and reliable places to conduct business and deliver improvements to community facilities.
“Furthermore, this funding is circulated through our community as many of these projects were either completed through the engagement of local businesses or Council teams, which provides an economic boost to the region.”
Works to install two tanks and pipes at the Eastern Suburbs Football Club were completed in late January 2022 and pipes were extended to the recycle water main at the Warwick East Bowls Club in June 2022.
Last edited date 22 Aug 2022