Toowoomba community water grants ...

Some worthwhile water recycling projects with funding approval from the Federal government:

Round 1

Project: Installation of Water Saving Devices in Public Toilets

Applicant: Toowoomba City Council

Details: This project will save water by reducing the number of flushes needed in public urinals in Toowoomba. This will be achieved through the use of 'Sani-sleeve' which will reduce the number of urinal flushes from 46 to just 4 per day. This project will save 16,118,400 litres of water per year.

Approved funding: $22,914.55


Project: Harvesting Rainwater for the Toowoomba Hockey Association

Applicant: Toowoomba Hockey Assn

Details: This project will save water by replacing the existing spray irrigation system with a water efficient sub-surface irrigation system at the Hockey Club, Toowoomba. In addition, tanks will be installed to collect rainwater for irrigation. This project will save 1,960,000 litres of water each year.

Approved funding: $27,931.50


Project: Improving Water Quality in the Cooby Catchment

Applicant: Cooby Landholders Group

Details: This project will improve water quality in the Cooby catchment by excluding stock from 4.5 km of the creek through riparian fencing. This project will also contribute to controlling erosion and forming wildlife corridors by planting drought resistant plants. Additionally, water quality in the town water supply will be improved as Cooby Creek Catchment feeds directly into Cooby Dam, a main water supply for Toowoomba City and surrounding areas. This project will result in 5 hectares being revegetated.

Approved funding: $30,727.27


Project: Improving Irrigation and Amenities Efficiency At Bowls Club Toowoomba Qld

Applicant: Toowoomba Bowls Club Inc

Details: This project will save water by installing a programmed irrigation system and water efficient amenities at Toowoomba Bowls Club. Waterless urinals, water efficient toilets, and tap valves will be installed to make water savings in the club washrooms. Additionally, a rain tank will collect water to irrigate the greens and supply the toilets. This project will save 1,801,057 litres of water each year.

Approved funding: $42,051.82


Project: Harvest rainwater from clubhouse guttering for watering of two bowls greens

Applicant: North Toowoomba Bowls Club

Details: This project will involve the installation of rainwater tanks to store rainwater that is collected from the roof of the North Toowoomba Bowls Club. The collected water will be used instead of treated water to irrigate the club greens. These changes will save 600,000 litres of water each year.

Approved funding: $27,727.27


Project: Mary MacKillop Catholic School Stormwater Recycling

Applicant: Corporation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba

Details: This project will re-use stormwater and rainwater to irrigate the school grounds via a water efficient drip irrigation system at the Mary MacKillop Catholic School, Highfields. Water will be pumped into underground holding tanks, then gravity fed to supply the irrigation system. This project will save 1,500,000 litres of water each year.

Approved funding: $38,581.82


Project: Mater Dei School Rainwater Recycling Project

Applicant: Corporation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Education

Details: This project will install of rainwater tanks to collect water from the roof of the Mater Dei School, Toowoomba. The collected water will be used to irrigate the school gardens and oval, and to supply the toilets. This project will save 2,200,000 litres of water each year.

Approved funding: $45,454.55


Project: Water reduction initiative

Applicant: Centenary Heights State High School

Details: This project will improve water efficiency at Centenary Heights High School, Toowoomba, by implementing a range of water saving initiatives. These include installation of dual flush toilets and flow reduction devices on taps and drinking troughs. In addition, a tank will be installed to collect rainwater to irrigate the playing field and for high pressure cleaning. These changes will save 1,200,000 litres of water each year.

Approved funding: $45,454.55


Project: 650,000 Litres Saved with Tanks, Spring-loaded Taps and Water Wise Gardens

Applicant: Corporation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba

Details: This project will improve water efficiency at the St. Saviour's College, Toowoomba, by implementing a range of water saving initiatives. These include installation of spring-loaded taps and a water efficient drip irrigation system. In addition to this, a tank will be installed to collect rainwater to supply hand basins and the irrigation system. These changes will save 630,000 litres of water each year.

Approved funding: $19,245.45

See - Round one community water grants.