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The North and West Metropolitan region encompasses the western and northern suburbs of Melbourne and their outer lying areas, as well as central Melbourne encompassing suburbs from Werribee to Eltham.
Some of the projects the Brumby Government is taking action to secure water for all Victorians communities include:
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1.Desalination plant in the Wonthaggi region to supply water via 85km pipeline to Melbourne.
2.Provide $1000 rebate for large water tanks.
3.Smart Urban Water Initiative and Recycling for Stormwater grants, Water Recycling Fund, and Water Conservation Programs.
4.Set target for industry to reduce water use by 10%.
5.$110 million Melbourne Main sewer replacement.
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The Werribee Irrigation District Water Recycling Scheme which provided almost 11 billion litres of recycled water to irrigators in 2006/07.
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