Recycled water pipeline funding announced
Recycled water announcement: (L-R): South East Water Liveable Water Solutions General Manager, Charlie Littlefair; Frankston City Council Director Infrastructure and Operations, Cam Arullanantham; Frankston City Mayor, Cr Nathan Conroy; South East Water Group Manager Resource Recovery, Vanessa Lenihan; The National Golf Club – Long Island CEO, Matthew Corby; Minister for Water, Harriet Shing; South East Water Non-Executive Director and Chair of Iota, Gabrielle Bell; South East Water Managing Director, Lara Olsen and Member for South Eastern Metropolitan, Michael Galea.
Greater South East Melbourne has welcomed an announcement by Minister for Water, Harriet Shing of more than $1.3 million in funding for the construction of the Monterey Recycled Water Scheme in the GSEM region.
Communities within Frankston City will benefit from a new 2.3 kilometre pipeline delivering high-quality recycled water to green spaces including sports grounds, open space and a world-class golf course.
Under the $4 million scheme co-funded by the Victorian Government, South East Water, Frankston City Council and The National Golf Club – Long Island) the pipeline will unlock 73ML of recycled water each year from the Eastern Treatment Plant.
Construction of the pipeline is likely to start in 2024 and recycled water is expected to flow by Spring 2024.
Utilising recycled water across the region is a GSEM priority.
Quotes attributable to Frankston City Mayor Cr Nathan Conroy
“Monterey Recycled Water Scheme demonstrates Council’s commitment towards delivering more efficient and sustainable water sources to recreation reserves and open spaces.”
“We are thrilled to be working with the Victorian Government and key stakeholders towards the irrigation of local parklands, reserves and sports grounds in Frankston City through this joint investment.”
“Saving our precious drinking water is essential to building community resilience and will ensure our community has ongoing access to green open spaces and outdoor recreational opportunities all year round.”
Quotes attributable to The National Golf Club CEO, Matthew Corby
“Water is the lifeline of any golf club. The Monterey project will provide The National with a level of security about future water supply at Long Island which allows it to plan and invest with confidence.”
“The renovation of the Long Island course, commencing later this year, will link a number of fairways, increasing the area of grass coverage substantially. Access to a reliable supply of recycled water is key to the success of that project.”
“The National is proud to be partnering on this exciting and positive initiative.”
The Monterey Recycled Water Scheme in Greater South East Melbourne.