Sunday, 14 May 2006
With water use and consumption firmly on the national agenda, Sydney Olympic Park is setting the benchmark for urban water recycling and management in Australia, Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Sandra Nori said today.
The Water Reclamation and Management Scheme (WRAMS), has been operating successfully at the precinct since July 2000.
“As Minister responsible for Sydney Olympic Park, I’m very proud to have this shining example of a successful water recycling program in the heart of Australia’s biggest city,” Ms Nori said.
“The current nature of Australia’s water situation is a challenge to the entire country and urban areas especially need smarter integrated water management practices to reduce some of the stress on urban water infrastructure.”
At Sydney Olympic Park, recycled water is used for a wide range of purposes including landscape irrigation, toilet flushing, fire fighting, clothes washing, ornamental features and fountains, playing fields, construction, wash down, and can now be used in new commercial developments for air conditioning.
The NSW Department of Health has endorsed all these water applications at Sydney Olympic Park and the local community strongly supports the Authority’s water recycling, conservation and management initiatives.
Chief Executive Officer for Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Brian Newman believes the success of WRAMS demonstrates that large-scale urban water recycling systems in new urban development areas are feasible, safe, reliable and beneficial for the community and environment.
“Sydney Olympic Park supports the NSW Government’s aim to see urban water recycling initiatives increase as set out in the Metropolitan Water Plan,” Mr Newman added.
For more information about WRAMS visit www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au
Media contact: Alex McGregor on 0404 015 556
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