Water conservation and management
We are responsible for managing the water used in providing and maintaining public assets like golf courses, sporting grounds, public open spaces, gardens and trees.
Water carters
Water carters are required to be registered under the Food Act 1984.
Water monitoring
Water used in irrigation is constantly monitored and managed using industry 'best practice' water management principles.
Water standpipe permits
Rural and residential properties within our municipality who do not have access to reticulated water through Barwon Water may apply for standpipe permits.
Water is a valuable resource and we need to manage it responsibly.
We manage water usage at:
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Parks and reserves including Geelong Botanic Gardens
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Golf courses (Elcho Park Golf Course Queens Park Golf Course Balyang PAR 3 Golf Course)
to ensure that our community assets are fit for use through responsible water management.
Interesting fact
An average irrigation cycle for a football oval in summer takes about 150 000 litres of water.
Over summer we may need to irrigate the oval three times a week – thats 450 000 litres of water per week for the 70 ovals we are regularly irrigating.
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Water and the Geelong Botanic Gardens
We recycle and use water carefully so our plant collections can thrive.
Stormwater & drainage
We have responsibility for the maintenance of all Council owned stormwater drainage.
Blue-green Algae
Blue-green algae (BGA) blooms can be harmful to the health of people and animals.
Future proofing business and industry
We work with business and industry, providing support to bring more cleantech and circular economy solutions to the market.
Water monitoring
Water used in irrigation is constantly monitored and managed using industry 'best practice' water management principles.
Integrated water management
We seek to manage all elements of the water cycle in a holistic, interconnected way.
Flood risk management in Lara
We are changing what we do to better manage flood risks in Lara.
Lakelands' extension works to begin
Construction of an innovative treatment wetland will soon start in the Lara Lakelands Reserve under a City plan to improve biodiversity and stormwater management in the area.
Lakelands' extension works to begin
Construction of an innovative treatment wetland will soon start in the Lara Lakelands Reserve under a City plan to improve biodiversity and stormwater management in the area.
Report a leaking or faulty irrigation system
We are responsible for the repair of leaking or faulty irrigation systems at various sites.
City proposes wetlands extension
An innovative treatment wetland is proposed for the Lara Lakelands Reserve precinct under a City plan to improve biodiversity and stormwater management in the area.
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Major improvement works tee off
An expanded and modernised irrigation system will improve the look and quality of the Queens Park Golf Course through a project being delivered by the City.
Lakelands' extension works to begin
Construction of an innovative treatment wetland will soon start in the Lara Lakelands Reserve under a City plan to improve biodiversity and stormwater management in the area.
Council joins stage two of united environmental project
The City of Greater Geelong Council has voted to join stage two of the Elevating Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) Targets planning policy project.
Water conservation and management
We are responsible for managing the water used in providing and maintaining public assets like golf courses, sporting grounds, public open spaces, gardens and trees.
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Water and the Geelong Botanic Gardens
We recycle and use water carefully so our plant collections can thrive.
Sports grounds maintenance
We are responsible for the maintenance of a diverse range of sports surfaces across our municipality.
Irrigation systems
All works, materials and components associated with the installation of the irrigation system shall conform to relevant Australian Standards, Codes of Practice, Regulations and the requirements of Council’s ‘Irrigation System Installation’ guidelines.
Water standpipe permits
Rural and residential properties within our municipality who do not have access to reticulated water through Barwon Water may apply for standpipe permits.
Dial Before You Dig
Dial Before you Dig helps to prevent damage and disruption to our vast underground pipe and cable network, which carries many essential services.