The National Water Grid Authority is backing South East Water’s Western Port Recycled Water Scheme with a $46 million investment.
The $113 million Western Port Recycled Water Scheme is jointly funded by the Federal Government through the National Water Grid Fund and the Victorian Government through South East Water.
Once complete, the project will supply 4000ML of Class A recycled water to between 40 and 60 farms in Cardinia Shire each year – to ensure that there is a reliable water supply for irrigation, even during drier periods, and save drinking water across Pakenham South, Cora Lynn, Vervale, Catani, Iona, Garfield, Tynong and Bayles.
Stage one of the project will see a new pump station and 49km of pipeline constructed from South East Water’s Pakenham Water Recycling Plant, delivering high-quality recycled water across the region.
Recycled water is a water source that will assist local farmers to become more resilient to climate change impacts because it is not dependent on natural sources, such as rainwater.
South East Water said that its proud to be working together with the Federal and Victorian Governments to help secure a climate resilient water supply for the future.
Construction on the project is expected to commence in late 2025.
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