Once rusty exteriors shine with bold hues corresponding to an RGB color value, their codes written on the hood.
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Yarra Valley Water has announced the completion of a new recycled water main in Croydon, marking a significant milestone for what is said to be one of Australia’s first recycled water offset pilots.
The utility is investing in innovative recycled water infrastructure to help local parks and community spaces stay green while saving drinking water.
Yarra Valley Water Managing Director Pat McCafferty said the pilot is part of a longer-term road map to conserve water.
“We need to adapt to our changing climate and increased demand for water, so we can continue to support local communities and ensure we have water for environmental, cultural and recreational use,” McCafferty said.
In partnership with the Level Crossing Removal Project, the new infrastructure was built by Yarra Valley Water to connect the reserve to its recycled water network.
This initiative will offset 15.5 million litres of drinking water used during the construction of four level crossing removal projects over five years — equivalent to more than six Olympic-sized swimming pools.
The Maroondah community will benefit from the 300 m water main, which will deliver high-quality recycled water to green spaces, including the Barngeong Reserve sporting oval. It’s expected to save the council approximately 3 million litres of drinking water each year.
The project aligns with the Victorian Government’s Suburban Parks Program to create and improve open spaces across the city.
Image caption: Children from Barngeong Reserve Kindergarten. Image: Supplied.
More than 100 senior executives and CEOs from the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders have shared an open letter addressed to global leaders ahead of the United Nations COP29 Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. Among the 112 company heads were chairs and CEOs of IKEA, Volvo Cars and AstraZeneca, who pushed […]
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The United Kingdom is set to make history by shutting down its final coal-fired power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, on Monday, effectively ending over 140 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that ignited the Industrial Revolution. Located in central England, the Ratcliffe-on-Soar station will cease operations after more than 50 years of converting coal to electricity. […]
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A new study is warning that trace metals like lead, arsenic and mercury that are present in ocean water can become more toxic over time as factors like ocean warming and acidity can increase the bioavailability of these trace elements. Although these elements can naturally occur in coastal areas, their concentrations have increased due to […]
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