CHW’s Project Aquarius Refits Old Colonists’ Homes

Central Highlands Water has refitted 28 Ballarat Old Colonists’ Association homes with water saving devices, as part of its Ballarat Home Water Refit Program – Project Aquarius.

Project Aquarius provides 5,000 Ballarat and District households with the opportunity to have their home re-fitted with $180 worth of water saving devices for a net cost of only $30 after an initial outlay of $80.

The refit saves an average house an average of about 18,000 litres of water every year and involves the fitting of a three star showerhead, flow regulators on taps, toilet flush control for single flush toilets and fixing of up to three minor leaks in taps or toilets.

Ballarat Old Colonists’ Association President, Mr Andrew Robson says the homes at Charles Anderson Grove Retirement Village have now been refitted with water saving appliances thanks to Project Aquarius.

“Project Aquarius has saved our low cost accommodation homes approximately half a million litres of water a year, saving the Association many thousands of dollars,” said Mr Robson.

Central Highlands Water Chief Executive Officer, Mr Neil Brennan says the response to Project Aquarius has been encouraging.

“Many local community groups, businesses and residents are heeding the waterwise message and becoming involved in Project Aquarius, which is to be commended,” said Mr Brennan.

Project Aquarius has refitted over 1600 homes with water-efficient fittings and is now saving an estimated 30 million litres of water per year.

Customers can have their home professionally refit with water-efficient fittings by registering for Project Aquarius on 1300 88 22 51.