'The Green' development in Wanneroo incorporates a non-drinking water system for irrigation, weather-controlled watering, and community support. Data suggests significant household water reduction compared to Perth average.
Scale: Precinct, Residential Lot
Development Type: Public open space, Residential development
Local Government: City of Wanneroo
WSUD Solution: Community bores, Swales/Buffer strips, Waterwise landscaping
‘The Green’ at Brighton is the fourth village of Satterley’s Brighton development in the City of Wanneroo. Approximately 1,100 lots and 10 public open spaces are located within the development area.
The development has installed a reticulated non-drinking water or dual reticulation system which delivers non-drinking water supply for the irrigation of public open spaces and private spaces using groundwater from the superficial aquifer. An onsite weather station with moisture sensors is connected to five bores and has a central controller which determines the watering schedule.
The project has significantly improved our understanding of the regulation, operation and maintenance of non-drinking water schemes in Western Australia. The project overcame several significant challenges such as financial, regulatory, health, and complicated approvals processes. The results of community marketing campaign revealed that the community are supportive of the project.
Water efficiency monitoring within The Green is still in its early stages due to the rolling construction schedules although sample data from select homes have indicated that household use of water has possibly been reduced by over 50% in comparison to the Perth Metropolitan average.
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