Two water security projects in the Warren-Blackwood region will receive grants under the Community Water Supplies Partnership (CWSP) program, which aims to strengthen climate resilience in our regions.
- Two Warren-Blackwood shires will receive more than $87,000 in grant funding under the Community Water Supplies Partnership program
- In total, almost half a million dollars has been awarded for ten new water security projects in this round of funding
- The program has provided over $4.8 million to local government authorities for 69 projects since 2021
The Shire of Plantagenet will be awarded $67,675 to install a 409 kilolitre steel water tank, pipework and pump to collect water from the Mount Barker Agricultural Pavilion and other buildings.
It will primarily be used to harvest rainfall for irrigating the oval to reduce the reliance on scheme water and will also provide an additional water source during fire emergencies. The Shire is contributing $29,004 to the project.
The Shire of Boyup Brook will receive $19,418 to purchase and install a solar powered standpipe controller to upgrade the standpipe system provided for community use.
This project will enable the Shire to monitor the scheme water use, to ensure it is being used efficiently and not for non-potable purposes. Reducing scheme water use is a priority for many shires due to the high costs associated and limited volumes available. The Shire is contributing $8,400 to the project.
The CWSP program is jointly funded by the Cook Government and the Australian Government's National Water Grid Connections Funding Program. It provides financial support to allow rural communities to adapt to changing rainfall patterns by establishing infrastructure that maximises the efficient use of all available water resources.
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