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New drinking fountains installed in Sale and Briagolong Parks to promote health, sustainability and community wellbeing

Gippsland Water and Wellington Shire Council have installed two new drinking fountains in Sale and Briagolong, promoting health, sustainability, and reusable bottles. Featuring artwork by Gunai artist Alice Pepper, they support community wellbeing.

By news@gippsland - 5th September 2025 - Back to News

Two new drinking fountains were installed recently at Stead Street Reserve in Sale and Briagolong's Memorial Park. Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming said the new drinking fountains were installed following demand from customers.

Gippsland Water Managing Director, Sarah Cumming and Wellington Shire Council Mayor, Cr Scott Rossetti taking a drink from the new drinking fountain at Stead Street Reserve, Sale

More fountains coming

Ms Cumming said, "Our customers have told us they want to be able to refill their water bottles when they're out and about in their local parks and reserves. We've been working closely with the council to achieve this, as they share our passion for making drinking fountains more accessible in the community."

"These new additions bring the total number of drinking fountains in Wellington Shire up to 16. We're keen to install more drinking fountains and we're inviting community members to jump onto our website and give us their suggestions on where they think they should go," Ms Cumming said.

Ms Cumming said the initiative is part of Gippsland Water's Drink Gippy Tap campaign. "The campaign promotes the benefits of tap water by providing easy access to drinking water, which creates healthier habits and encourages the use of reusable bottles, reducing single-use plastics."

Staying hydrated

Wellington Shire Council Mayor, Cr Scott Rossetti said the drinking fountains were a welcome addition to local parks. "These drinking fountains are a great example of what can be achieved when Council and Gippsland Water work together to support the health and wellbeing of our residents."

"Not only do they encourage people to stay hydrated while enjoying our parks, they also promote sustainability by making it easier to refill reusable bottles and cut down on plastic waste. It's a small but important step in making our shire healthier, greener, and more connected," Cr Rossetti said.

The drinking fountains feature vibrant artwork by Gunai artist Alice Pepper, enhancing the community spaces where they are located. To suggest a drinking fountain location and to learn more about the benefits of Drink Gippy Tap, visit Gippsland Water website.

Pictures from Gippsland Water website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

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