Kicking off greener grounds for Frankston City
Frankston City grounds are about to get greener, with construction set to start on the Monterey Recycled Water Scheme.
The project includes building a 2.3 km pipeline to deliver 98 megalitres of recycled water per year – the equivalent of 50 Pines Forest swimming pools – to 4 green spaces, including sporting grounds, open space and a world-class golf course.
In partnership with Abergeldie, BMD & KBR (ABK), South East Water is delivering Class A water from Melbourne Water’s Eastern Treatment Plant to Frankston City’s Eric Bell Reserve, Monterey Reserve and Pat Rollo Reserve and to The National Golf Club – Long Island.
This project is co-funded with $1.3 million from the Victorian Government and the remaining funding from South East Water, Frankston City Council and The National Golf Club – Long Island.
The Victorian Government’s $1.3 million contribution towards the project is part of its $56.6 million investment to support the delivery of the Central and Gippsland Region Sustainable Water Strategy. The strategy sets out the government’s long-term plan to improve water security, liveability, and waterway health for the next 50 years.
Investment in sustainable sources of recycled water will keep green spaces healthy to support a thriving, more liveable community while saving drinking water.
The Monterey Recycled Water Scheme is one of several major integrated water projects being delivered by South East Water, including the Dingley and Western Port recycled water schemes, and the Fishermans Bend Water Recycling Plant and sewer connection.
Class A water is the highest quality of recycled water. It's supplied to residential customers for non-drinking purposes such as toilet flushing, garden watering and car washing.
Quotes attributable to South East Water Acting Managing Director, Karen Lau
“Locals and sporting clubs will benefit from greener spaces to support a thriving, more liveable community.
“We know water security is important given Melbourne’s current fast-growing population and strong predicted future growth. We also know access to green outdoor spaces is vital for our physical and mental wellbeing.
“By irrigating these outdoor spaces with recycled water, we’ll deliver a climate resilient water source and help save precious drinking water.”
Quotes attributable to Abergeldie, BMD & KBR (ABK) Joint Venture Program Director, Daniel Turcinovich
“ABK Joint Venture is excited to break ground on the first Class A recycled water pipeline in partnership with South East Water. The opportunity to support the local Frankston North community, sporting grounds and grassroots sporting clubs is at the core of what ABK stands for.”
Quotes attributable to Deputy Mayor Cr Steffie Conroy:
“This project is a huge win for the Frankston City community – and not just about s porting clubs and their members.
“There will be significant long term cost savings and environmental benefits from using recycled water on several of our sports fields in Frankston North.
“Water is one of the most precious natural resources and this project will allow us to save drinking water while still keeping our popular sporting fields in top condition to support community health and wellbeing year-round.
“We are pleased to be partnering with South East Water and the Victorian Government to bring the project to fruition.”
Quotes attributable to The National Golf Club CEO, Matthew Corby
“This is a significant project for the Frankston North community. The Monterey Recycled Water Scheme will help ensure that local sporting grounds and open spaces remain healthy and usable throughout the year, particularly during periods of low rainfall.
“We’re proud to play a role in a partnership that delivers real value to the community, while also supporting more sustainable water use at our Long Island site.
“It’s a great example of what can be achieved through collaboration between local organisations and government.”