Australian Water Management Review Vol 1 2010 | Page 46

Pimpama Recycled Water Treatment Plant needs and questions regarding Class A+ recycled water. The campaign used strategies based on GCW’s detailed knowledge of the community to ensure key messages and communications mechanisms were relevant and tailored to their intended audiences. The launch involved two tiers. Go live campaign: • Benefits campaign including: • • • • Community displays in local shopping centres, libraries and Council service centres. • Community Advocacy Group. This allowed community leaders and students to deliver messages and education material to community networks and school communities. An area door knock delivered key education material and a terms-ofuse document to each household scheduled to receive Class A+ recycled water. A community open day at the Pimpama Recycled Water Treatment Plant to help members of the community understand the Class A+ treatment process and to foster acceptance and ownership Living with Class A+ recycled water Training for internal GCW stakeholders to ensure they understood and actively supported the project during the launch. Jules and Darren Davis recently brought a home in Coomera because it is at the forefront of sustainable water use. Their home at Coomera Waters has dual reticulation, which supplies drinking water and Class A+ recycled water through two A series of education events for businesses, developers and plumbers aimed at addressing their specific About Diston Sewage Purification We provide for… We have 40 years of experience in environmental consulting, design, construction and maintenance of sewage treatment plants, gross pollutant traps, water tanks and more recently rain water harvesting systems and wet lands. With commitment to quality, reputation and client satisfaction we are the leader in the waste water industry. Litter trap, sewage treatment plant and stormwater harvesting installation With 40 years experience we know our b usiness. From rural to inner city we provide total “cradle to grave” solutions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Consultation. Design. Approval (EPA/Council). Installation. Testing. Lifetime support & maintenance. www.distonsewage.com.au Diston Sewage Purification 2/29 Hightech Pl Lilydale Vic 3140 Australia Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] [email protected] Water Management Review 2010 completely separate networks. The Davis family moved to the region from Rouse Hill in Sydney, an area that has supplied recycled water for non-drinking purposes since 2001. Mr Davis said they had looked forward to being able to turn on the tap and water the garden, while remaining conscious of how precious water was. “It is very satisfying to know that our community will be water sustainable. We will save drinking water and at the same time protect local waterways.” Said Mr Davis. “It’s an exciting time being able to turn on the tap and have Class A+ recycled water flowing.” For more information about the Class A+ recycled water and the PCWF Master Plan, visit www.goldcoastwater.com. au/pimpamacoomera or phone Gold Coast Water on 1300 366 692 or email: [email protected]