Barwon Water and Bellarine Bayside have come together to continue saving water with the help of digital technology.
The water-saving partnership deployed data logger technology at Bellarine Bayside sites to monitor water consumption, facilitate leak detections and pinpoint areas for water efficiency improvements.
Barwon Water managing director Shaun Cumming said the technology could achieve annual savings of close to 1.2 billion litres.
“Using smarter water management like digital technology can make community water-savings go even further into the future,” he said.
“While technology and everyday water savings are only part of the solution to a secure water future for the region, they are an important part.”
Barwon Water and Bellarine Bayside were alerted through data logging technology to higher-than-expected water usage at the Portarlington caravan park due to toilet leaks or flushes stuck down.
These issues led to elevated water consumption at the site, particularly during peak holiday periods, leading to Bellarine Bayside replacing nine toilets with more water-efficient models.
Bellarine Bayside chief executive Bruce Elliot said the technology supported non-residential customers to be more waterside thanks to the state government’s WaterSmart program.
“These efficiency improvements not only align with Bellarine Bayside’s commitment to sustainability but also promise substantial savings in maintenance costs and water bills,” he said.
The partnership will feature water audits at Bellarine Bayside sites to identify opportunities for further efficiency improvements like alternative water sources.
Barwon Water also partners with Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority, Barwon Coast, and local government authorities on water efficiency.
