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New drinking fountains at Brennan Park in Sale, Victoria Park in Maffra and Edward Crooke Park in Rosedale
Gippsland Water installs new drinking fountains at Brennan Park in Sale, Victoria Park in Maffra and Edward Crooke Park in Rosedale.
Walkers, runners and children can stay hydrated while enjoying the sunshine with new drinking fountains at Brennan Park in Sale, Victoria Park in Maffra and Edward Crooke Park in Rosedale. A drinking fountain has also been installed at the Nakunbalook Education Centre in Sale, giving kids and visitors access to free drinking water while they learn about sustainability and culture.
Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye and Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming test the new drinking fountain in Edward Crooke Park, Rosedale
Free and fresh water access
Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming explained the initiative was a partnership with Wellington Shire Council to provide more drinking fountains around the shire each year. "It's about making it easier for locals to get access to fresh and free drinking water where they need it, when they're out and about in the community."
"Tap water is the best and healthiest option to stay hydrated. It's also the cheapest and it's better for the environment than single-use bottles. Next time you're taking a walk through Victoria Park, picnicking in Brennan Park or taking the kids for a play at Edward Crooke Park, take your reusable bottle and you'll be able to fill up along the way," Ms Cumming said.
Suggest a fountain location
Wellington Shire Council Mayor Cr Ian Bye said the new fountains supported council's Healthy Wellington strategy and Council Plan. "This announcement is really exciting, and it's an important step towards addressing health, wellbeing and accessibility for those living in our communities."
"We have worked closely with Gippsland Water over several years to develop this infrastructure, and I'm happy to be welcoming new fountains at three of our most popular locations for locals and visitors to The Middle of Everywhere to use", Cr Bye said.
Locals are being invited to put forward suggestions on where new fountains should be installed in the coming year. To suggest a fountain location, or to find out more about Gippsland Water's drinking fountain program, visit Drinking fountain locations page.
Pictures from Gippsland Water website.
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