General News
13 September, 2023
Cheaper water flows at local reserves
EIGHT councils in the Coliban Water region have saved almost $250,000 between them with discounted water for public parks, gardens and recreation reserves. Loddon Shire was among the councils that also included Greater Bendigo, Campaspe, Central...
EIGHT councils in the Coliban Water region have saved almost $250,000 between them with discounted water for public parks, gardens and recreation reserves.
Loddon Shire was among the councils that also included Greater Bendigo, Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Gannawarra, Hepburn, Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander.
Coliban Water managing director Damian Wells said the recreational water discount program saw water offered at half the normal consumption fee for the 2022-2023 financial year.
“As we continue to navigate the challenges of climate change, rainfall variability and population growth, we want to work with councils to improve water efficiency and the liveability of our region,” he said.
“It’s important we maintain these green spaces, which are vital community assets, providing places for people to relax, exercise and connect with nature,”
In 2022/23, which was the fourth year of the program, councils were collectively offered up to 300 megalitres of discounted water, with around 241 megalitres being awarded the discounted rate.