Community Open Day
You are invited to celebrate the upcoming delivery of Class A+ recycled water on Sunday 16 August.
Learn how Class A+ recycled water is produced and enjoy a variety of fun activities for the whole family.
August 2009
- Pimpama Coomera residents invited to community open day
- Class A+ recycled water education packs coming soon
- Community displays prove to be a success
- Real estate agents and plumbers set to visit Pimpama Recycled Water Treatment Plant
- Community thanked for patience during construction of reservoirs
- Sustainable Gardening Workshops
- What is the Pimpama Coomera Waterfuture Master Plan?
- Your input welcome
- Subscribe/unsubscribe
- Questions?
Pimpama Coomera residents invited to community open day
A community open day at the Pimpama Recycled Water Treatment Plant on Sunday 16 August is expected to attract hundreds of Pimpama Coomera residents.
The event will celebrate the upcoming delivery of Class A+ recycled water and educate residents about the water treatment process.
The free event will include tours of the treatment plant, sustainable living displays, plant give aways, sustainable gardening workshops, fun children’s activities, a free sausage sizzle and much more.
Council’s Water Management Chair and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Daphne McDonald says the open day is the perfect opportunity for families to learn more about how recycled water is produced.
“Families will be able to better understand the Class A+ recycled water treatment process and how to make the most of this unique water source,” Cr McDonald said.
“Over 3,000 homes will soon receive Class A+ recycled water, so it is vital that they are well educated about its uses in outdoor areas and for toilet flushing.”
“This is a very exciting time for Pimpama Coomera residents, Class A+ will allow them to conserve precious drinking water and save money on their water bills.
The open day at the Pimpama Recycled Water Treatment Plant on Kerkin Road North runs from 10am to 2pm. Please ensure you have sturdy footwear, be sun smart and wear a hat.
For more information visit our Events webpage.
Class A+ recycled water education packs coming soon
Residents and businesses in the Pimpama Coomera region are set to receive an important education pack about Class A+ recycled water.
The education pack contains a Your Guide to Living With Class A+ Recycled Water booklet, which clearly outlines how to use Class A+ recycled water. The pack also contains easy to understand fact sheets and a Class A+ recycled water Terms of Use document which sets out the responsibilities of customers supplied with Class A+ recycled water.
In the weeks leading up to the Class A+ recycled water supply date, Gold Coast Water staff will be conducting a doorknock, hand delivering the education packs to residents.
For further information on Class A+ recycled water, residents and businesses can contact Gold Coast Water on 1300 366 692 or visit www.goldcoastwater.com.au/pimpamacoomera.
Community displays prove to be a success
A series of Community Displays have been held in the Pimpama Coomera region, attracting hundreds of interested community members.
The Community Displays were set up at a variety of locations, including the Coles shopping complex at Coomera, Coomera City Centre and the Master Builders Display Village at Upper Coomera.
Community members received valuable information about Class A+ recycled water and team members were on site to answer questions about the project.
Attendees were advised that Class A+ recycled water will be flowing through outdoor taps at dual reticulated properties in Pimpama and Coomera later this year.
An additional round of Community Displays will be held in the coming months. Further details will be available at www.goldcoastwater.com.au/pimpamacoomera.
Real estate agents and plumbers set to visit Pimpama Recycled Water Treatment Plant
Real estate agents in the Pimpama Coomera region will better understand the uses of Class A+ recycled water, following a special site tour this month.
Real estate agents will attend an exclusive event at the Pimpama Recycled Water Treatment Plant on 5 August, learning about the Class A+ recycled water treatment process and production line from the plant to pipe to tap.
Agents will also receive education packs which can be used when discussing Class A+ recycled water and its uses with new tenants or homeowners living in the Pimpama Coomera region.
Plumbers installing dual reticulated pipes and taps at homes and businesses in the Pimpama Coomera region will also be given a site tour of the Pimpama Recycled Water Treatment Plant next month.
Plumbers are expected to connect all new homes in the Pimpama Coomera region to three different sources of water - drinking water, rainwater and Class A+ recycled water.
Plumbers will be given an update on plumbing in the PCWF region and will be reminded of the seven step dual reticulation cross connection check to ensure all properties are properly connected.
Community thanked for patience during construction of reservoirs
Residents in Upper Coomera have been thanked and acknowledged for their patience during the construction of the Peanba Park reservoirs.
The new drinking and recycled water reservoirs are an integral part of the recycled water network in Pimpama Coomera and are part of Package D – the largest element of the Pimpama Coomera Waterfuture Master Plan.
Council’s Water Management Chair and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Daphne McDonald says all efforts were made to minimise disruption to residents and businesses during construction.
“We thank all residents who were impacted during the construction phase. We are grateful to these residents who remained patient throughout the entire process.”
The Peanba Park Road reservoirs are comprised of a 25 mega litre drinking water reservoir and a 22 mega litre Class A+ recycled water reservoir and are part of a larger government initiative to secure and increase the region’s water supply.
As part of the site re-vegetation, 8,000 trees and shrubs were planted and will continue to be maintained. Road improvements have also been made.Sustainable gardening workshops
Council is extending its popular Sustainable Gardening Workshops to a range of locations throughout the city.
Following the popularity of the Sustainable Gardening Workshops held earlier this year, further sessions have been organised.
Who should attend: Any business or homes with a garden or landscaped area.
Cost: Free to all participants.
At the Sustainable Gardening Workshops you will learn:
- how to reduce household solid waste through composting
- ways to save water using techniques such as mulching and plant grouping
- the benefits of worm farming
- how to create the conditions your plants need to thrive
Workshops will be held from 10am to 12pm at the following locations:
| August 1 |
Runaway Bay Library |
| August 15 |
Joan Park Community Garden |
| September 12 |
Jacobs Well Community Centre |
| September 26 |
Paradise Point Community Hall |
| October 3 |
Robina Library |
| October 17 |
Carrara Community Centre |
| October 31 |
Burleigh Waters Community Centre |
| November 7 |
Tugun Community Centre |
| November 21 |
Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre |
| December 5 |
Helensvale Community Centre |
Bookings are essential. To register phone (07) 3488 9660 or for more information visit www.goldcoastwater.com.au/watersaver.
Achieve positive and sustained outcomes for the environment and your garden!
What is the Pimpama Coomera Waterfuture Master Plan?
The PCWF Master Plan aims to secure a sustainable water future for residents of the 7,000 hectare Pimpama Coomera region by significantly reducing the use of precious drinking water. It is Australia's largest integrated urban water cycle management program.
High quality Class A+ recycled water will be produced at a new recycled water plant in Pimpama. Later this year, Class A+ recycled water will be supplied via a separate purple pipe network for non-drinking purposes such as toilet flushing, garden watering, car washing and external cleaning.
Rainwater tanks supply the cold water laundry tap and an external tap. Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) uses engineered landscaping features to help slow, reduce and filter stormwater run-off and improve environmental outcomes for Moreton Bay. Click here to view how homes in Pimpama Coomera will use multiple water sources.
Take a look at the poster showing how homes in Pimpama Coomera will use multiple water sources (Adobe PDF 243kb).
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