New Stormwater Project for Adelaide

A new stormwater and aquifer recharge project that will reduce pressure on local drinking water supplies in northern Adelaide has been opened by the Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water, Senator Penny Wong. The $7.5 million Stebonheath Park Stormwater Recycling Wetland, part of the Waterproofing Northern Adelaide project, will comprise of four hectares of wetlands that will eventually harvest 570 million litres of water per year to irrigate the City of Playford’s parks and reserves. The Waterproofing Northern Adelaide project is worth over $100 million, with the Australian Government contributing $38 million through the Water Smart Australia program. Read More