“The Brumby Labor Government and water authorities are undertaking record investment in water projects to secure water supplies right across Victoria,” Mr Holding said.
“Recycled water is a fantastic resource which is helping reduce demand for our drinking water supplies, enabling sport to continue during the drought. Recycled water keeps more drinking water in our storages and decreases the amount of wastewater discharged at Gunnamatta.”
“The $4 million Frankston Recycling Scheme is a partnership between the Brumby Labor Government, South East Water, Frankston City Council and the Australian Government providing infrastructure to supply recycled water to community facilities.”
“The Brumby Government has committed $2.3 million to this project with South East Water and Frankston City Council funding the remainder of the costs.”
Harkness has lobbied heavily for this project over a number of years, and was instrumental in securing funding from the State Government. People of all ages, and importantly local kids, will benefit from this advocacy.
Harkness said this project will provide numerous benefits to the Frankston Community.
“The Frankston Recycling Scheme will provide a source of water which is independent of water restrictions, effectively drought proofing the playing fields,” Mr Harkness said.
“Over 150,000 sports enthusiasts use these sporting reserves every year for organised sport and casual recreation.”
Harkness said Lloyd Park would be the first to benefit from the recycled water, receiving their first share before Christmas this year.
“In addition to boosting water supply at Ballam Park, the project will provide recycled water to the upcoming construction of the ‘Peninsula Link’ motorway which will connect EastLink at Carrum Downs to the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at Mt Martha,” Harkness said.
