Successful application for Community Water Grant

December 19th, 2006

RMIT University, with assistance from the Australian Government’s Community Water Grants, today launched the water sustainability component of the Avoca Project.

The Project received $42,690 in Round 2 of Community Water Grants.

The Avoca Project explores the impact and influence of a variety of art based practices arising from Watford House in the town of Avoca in central Victoria – Australia. It involves experts in historical, ecological and social sustainability as well as artists of international repute.

“We are proud to work with the Australian Government to help improve water efficiency within our community,” said RMIT Associate Professor Lyndal Jones.

The Avoca Project will demonstrate self sufficiency by using a whole of water cycle approach that includes retrofitting the property with water efficient appliances and a wetland as land art. The project will be publicised and promoted through the web, education programs, seminars, community workshops, and site tours. This project is expected to save 17,000 litres of water per year.

“Community Water Grants encourage better water use and improvements in water quality through practical on-the-ground projects, such as reducing pollutants reaching our waterways, and water recycling and efficiency initiatives,” said Lyndal Jones.

Community Water Grants is part of the $2 billion Australian Government Water Fund. Water savings, recycling and treatment projects that demonstrate community involvement and a clear public benefit are eligible for funding up to $50,000.

For more information about Community Water Grants visit www.australia.gov.au/communitywatergrants or phone 1800 780 730.

Media Contacts:

Dr Lyndal Jones
Mobile: 0425 745 868
lyndal.jones@rmit.edu.au

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  1. The Avoca Project » Blog Archive » Diary of an underground tank said:
    March 11th, 2007 at 9:58 am

    [...] The AvocaProject will demonstrate self sufficiency by taking a whole of water cycle approach. A key component of this approach is the installation of a 90,000 litre underground water storage system. This has been funded by a Federal Government Community Water Grant (see press release). [...]