- Published:
- Friday, 13 June 2025
The Allan Labor Government is helping keep Frankston’s sporting grounds green with construction starting on a new recycled water pipeline.
Member for Frankston Paul Edbrooke today visited the construction site to mark the start for the $5 million Monterey Recycled Water Scheme, which will deliver 98 megalitres of recycled water – the equivalent of 50 Pines Forest swimming pools – per year to sporting grounds, open space and a world-class golf course.
The project, led by South East Water, will see a new 2.3 km pipeline built to deliver Class A recycled water from the Eastern Treatment Plant to Frankston’s Eric Bell Reserve, Monterey Reserve, Pat Rollo Reserve and the National Golf Club – Long Island.
The Allan Labor Government has contributed $1.3 million to the important project, which is co-funded by South East Water, Frankston City Council and The National Golf Club – Long Island.
The project is part of the Central and Gippsland Region Sustainable Water Strategy, which sets out the long-term plan to improve water security, liveability, and waterway health in Victoria over the next 50 years.
The Monterey Recycled Water Scheme is one of several major integrated water projects being delivered by South East Water, including the Dingley and Western Port recycled water schemes, and the Fishermans Bend Water Recycling Plant and sewer connection.
These projects will reduce our reliance on precious drinking water supplies by using alternative water sources, such as recycled water and harvested stormwater, where possible to keep public spaces green.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Water Gayle Tierney
“Recycled water infrastructure in fast growing areas like Frankston will help provide a alternative water source, to keep our community spaces green all year round.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Frankston Paul Edbrooke
“This much needed local integrated water management project will keep recreational spaces healthy while saving our precious drinking water.”
Quotes attributable to South East Water General Manager Liveable Water Solutions Charlie Littlefair
“Locals and sporting clubs will benefit from greener spaces to support a thriving, more liveable community.”