Plumbers tour
Plumbers from across the region have attended an information workshop at the Pimpama Recycled Water Treatment Plant to learn more about Class A+ recycled water installation and checks.
September 2009
- Plumbers tour Recycled Water Treatment
Plant - Community Open Day attracts hundreds
- Community advocates share their knowledge
- Visit our website to learn more about Class A+ recycled water
- Complimentary Business Watersaver materials available
- What is the Pimpama Coomera Waterfuture Master Plan?
- Your input welcome
- Subscribe/unsubscribe
- Questions?
Plumbers tour Recycled Water Treatment Plant
Plumbers working on new homes in the Pimpama Coomera region have taken part in a workshop to equip them with the information they need to install and carry out maintenance work on dual reticulated properties that are ready to receive Class A+ recycled water.
Plumbers were invited to the Pimpama Recycled Water Treatment Plant (RWTP) and took part in an information workshop. This provided them with advice and information on working in areas plumbed to receive Class A+ recycled water.
The plumbers also learnt more about the Class A+ recycled water treatment process during a site tour of the $80 million state of the art facility.
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.
Council's Plumbing Inspector Peter Northey said it was an excellent opportunity for Plumbers to see first hand how Class A+ recycled water is produced.
“The visit to the RWTP was invaluable for those plumbers keen to learn more about this exciting new product, ” said Peter Northey.
“The response was positive and plenty of questions were asked to ensure that Plumbers are aware of the requirements and their responsibilities for connecting houses and businesses to Class A+ recycled water.”
Finally, the plumbers were reminded of the seven step dual reticulation cross connection check to ensure all properties are properly connected.
Community Open Day attracts hundreds
Hundreds of excited guests attended a community open day at the Pimpama Recycled Water Treatment Plant last month and learnt more about the Class A+ recycled water treatment process.
The event celebrated the upcoming delivery of Class A+ recycled water.
The free event included tours of the $80 million state of the art treatment plant, sustainable living displays, plant giveaways, 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 said the open day was a huge success.
“Families who attended are now 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 3000 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,”
“We are now entering a very exciting time for Pimpama and Coomera residents, with the launch of Class A+ recycled water later this year.”
Community advocates share their knowledge
Members of the Pimpama Coomera Waterfuture (PCWF) Community Advocacy Group (CAG) have joined forces with Gold Coast Water to help spread the word about Class A+ recycled water and the Pimpama Coomera Waterfuture Master Plan.
Gold Coast Water invited 11 community members to join the CAG earlier this year. Members have attended a series of meetings to learn more about the project and are now sharing their knowledge with the community.
CAG members Aicha Bah, Abbey Wilson and Ansel Collatz presented information about the project to hundreds of their follow students at Coomera Anglican College.
Meanwhile, CAG member Michael Laidler, Head of Campus at Assisi Catholic College invited Gold Coast Water project team members Leona Kelly and Simone Siwka to speak at a recent staff meeting. The presentation was an excellent opportunity to brief staff at the school about the PCWF project’s progress, Class A+ recycled water and Gold Coast Water’s ‘Make your water mark!’ Watersaver Education Program.
Visit our website to learn more about Class A+ recycled water
In the lead up to the launch of Class A+ recycled water, homeowners and businesses in the Pimpama Coomera region are being encouraged to learn more about its uses.
The recently updated PCWF area of the GCW website is a must read for all dual reticulated property owners and tenants set to receive Class A+ recycled water.
The website features information relating to pricing, details on how Class A+ recycled water is produced and resources for schools, plumbers and developers.
Remember - Class A+ recycled water can only be used for outdoor use and toilet flushing.
Make the most of this cheaper water source when it becomes available later this year and use it for:
- Watering gardens and lawns
- Filling ornamental ponds
- Car washing
- Fire fighting
- Construction and building purposes
- Dust suppression
- Irrigation of fruit and vegetables
(should be rinsed in drinking water before consumption) - External household cleaning
Visit the website now - www.goldcoastwater.com.au/pimpamacoomera
Complimentary Business Watersaver materials available
If you operate a business, there are many things you can do to save water. One simple way is to let staff and visitors know what they can do to be water efficient.
Gold Coast Water can send you complimentary stickers for your bathrooms and kitchens, as well as a poster for you to erect that explains the purpose of the stickers to your staff.
To place an order simply email the following details to watersaver@goldcoastwater.com.au
- business name and industry
- postal address
- contact number, and
- the number of stickers and posters you require
To view the range of complimentary Business Watersaver materials available visit www.goldcoastwater.com.au/watersaver
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.
Take a look at the poster showing how homes in Pimpama Coomera will use multiple water sources (Adobe PDF 202kb).
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