Magazine - Recycled Water to Turn Council Parks Greener

By Editor in Local Authority on 30th Mar 2010 6:00

Hornsby Shire Council launched a $2.4 million project funded by the Federal Government to undertake stormwater recycling and improve water and energy efficiency at Epping Oval, North Epping Oval, West Epping Oval and Eastwood’s Somerville Park.

Federal member for Bennelong Maxine McKew and Hornsby Mayor Nick Berman turned the first sod to signal the start to construction of the stormwater recycling project. Underground tanks will be installed to capture and store stormwater, which will be used to irrigate the fields.

Ms McKew said the initiative would create 60 to 80 jobs during the construction phase and a further 20 jobs for ongoing maintenance. “The water and energy efficiency works in Epping and Eastwood are excellent examples of the stimulus at work in our community,” Ms McKew said. “In partnership with every council in the country the Federal Government is investing more than $1 billion in a wide range of local projects, including new and refurbished public libraries, sporting facilities, parks and playgrounds, and child care centres.”

The parks’ floodlights will also be upgraded to improve energy efficiency, while water-efficient fixtures such as AAA-rated showerheads and taps in the change rooms and waterless urinals in the amenities buildings will also be installed.

Hornsby Shire Council is already undertaking stormwater recycling projects at Greenway Park, Cherrybrook, Pennant Hills Tennis Complex, Pennant Hills, and Roselea Community Centre and Oval, Carlingford.

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