Community Savers projects
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Tamworth and District Cricket Association
Tamworth District Cricket Association Water and Energy Saving Project
Funding: $31,099
Region: Northern
The Tamworth and District Cricket Association has 106 cricket teams participating in grade, senior, junior and veteran competitions. The Association will install a solar hot water system and rainwater tank at its facility which will harvest rainwater for toilet flushing. The Association will also upgrade the toilet and taps in the clubhouse with water efficient models. This project is estimated to save 700,000 litres of water, 28 megawatt hours of electricity and 30 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Tamworth and District Model Engineers is saving an estimated 700,000 litres of water in the first 10 years by using harvested rainwater at its miniature railway facilities. The organisation installed a rainwater tank to harvest water for the lawns and the native gardens which provide important erosion control on elevated railway embankments. The water is used in the steam locomotives.
TAP (Ten Taylor at Palmer) Inc.
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Funding: $28,793
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
TAP Art Gallery in Sydney’s Darlinghurst has installed insulation, completed a lighting upgrade and replaced an old hot water system with a new solar unit. The project is saving an estimated 14 megawatt hours of electricity and 14 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Teen Challenge NSW Incorporated
ONE80TC Integrated Rainwater System
Funding: $38,739
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
Teen Challenge NSW has installed an integrated rainwater harvesting and distribution system at its ONE80TC Training Centre at Yarramundi, near Richmond. The system provides enough water for the ongoing needs of the training centre, including resident students and staff, visitors and participants in the community programs. The facility is used for long and short-term rehabilitation, residential courses, boot camps, weekend events for families and visitors and adventure training courses for young people. The new rainwater harvesting system is saving an estimated 13.2 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Terrigal Wamberal Junior Rugby League and Youth Club provides facilities for more than 400 people each week. The Club will install rainwater tanks to harvest rainwater for use on the playing fields and for toilet flushing. This project is estimated to save 3.2 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
The Albury Sailors Soldiers & Airmen's Club has replaced its old inefficient toilets to new highly efficient dual flush models. Visited by 52,000 members and guests each year, the Club supports a variety of community based events. The project is saving 59.3 million litres of water in the first 10 years and slashing water use by 20 per cent.
The Ascent Group Australia Ltd
The Ascent Group - Rainwater Harvesting at Acacia Park
Funding: $33,783
Region: Northern
The Ascent Group operates in Armidale and provides services for people with disabilities and other community support needs. The Group will install a rainwater harvesting system that will supply water for use in the garden, laundry and for toilet flushing. This project will reduce the use of drinkable water and is estimated to save 2 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
The Bays Community Group
The Bays Natural Environment Saver
Funding: $18,700
Region: Central Coast
The Bays Community Group has installed energy efficient lighting, insulation, an awning over the entrance and a solar hot water system. The project will reduce the hall’s energy consumption by over 47 per cent, and is saving an estimated 12 megawatt hours of electricity and 13 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
The Cootamundra Ex-Servicemen's and Citizens’ Memorial Club is a not-for-profit organisation providing social services to its members. The Club has installed water efficient plumbing and energy efficient lighting throughout the facility. This project is saving an estimated 3.4 million litres of water, 658 megawatt hours of electricity and 698 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
The Flagstaff Group Ltd
Water Efficiency Upgrades at The Flagstaff Group Facilities
Funding: $28,135
Region: Illawarra
The Flagstaff Group provides employment opportunities and training for people with disabilities in the food packaging, paper recycling and laundry sectors. The Flagstaff Group will save water at two of their Wollongong sites by installing rainwater tanks and upgrading toilets, taps and showers. The water captured will be used for toilet flushing. This project is estimated to save 12 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
The Forest Pre-School Kindergarten
Water Saving Bathroom Renovation
Funding: $23,625
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
The Forest Pre-School will upgrade its adult toilets with the installation of water saving devices such as dual flush toilet systems and timed sensor taps. The project provides an opportunity to educate and encourage people to reduce water consumption and is expected to save 510,000 litres of water in the first 10 years.
The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW, Kelso site provides aged care services for 79 residents. The organisation will install an ozone laundry system almost eliminating hot water in the wash process. Water efficient tapware and showers will also be installed throughout the site. This project is estimated to save 23.8 million litres of water, 172 megawatt hours of electricity and 247 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW, Belmont site cares for 88 elderly residents. The organisation will install water efficient taps and showers and an ozone laundry system, almost eliminating hot water in the wash process. The project will save approximately 26.5 million litres of water, 152 megawatt hours of electricity and 226 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW, Kyogle site cares for 39 elderly residents. The organsation will install water efficient taps and showers and an ozone laundry system almost eliminating the need for hot water in the wash process. The project is estimated to save 11.8 million litres of water, 136 megawatt hours of electricity and 179 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW, Largs site cares for 52 elderly residents. The project will save energy and water by installing water efficient taps and showers and an ozone laundry system almost eliminating hot water in the wash process. The project is estimated to save 15.7 million litres of water, 127 megawatt hours of electricity and 167 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
The Frank Whiddon Group Wingham cares for 94 elderly residents. This project will install an ozone laundry system which will almost eliminate hot water in the wash process. Water efficient tapware and showers will also be installed. The project will save approximately 26.4 million litres of water, 165 megawatt hours of electricity and 269 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
The Friends Long Day Care Centre at St Vincent's Private Hospital in Lismore has continued to teach their 69 enrolled children about sustainability by installing solar hot water, and a rainwater tank to supply water for dual flush toilets. Children at the Day Care Centre already collect scraps for their worm farm and prepare compost and for their organic garden. The new energy and water saving appliances are saving an estimated 2.8 million litres of water, 4 megawatt hours of electricity and 4 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
The Hammond Care Group
Water Efficient and Sustainable Gardens at Hammond Village
Funding: $35,860
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
The Hammond Care Group has upgraded their garden irrigation with a more efficient, overhead drip irrigation system. The water saving project has been implemented in the gardens of two residential aged care facilities, the Pines Hostel and Bond House Hostel and Nursing Home. The new system will cut water use by almost 40 per cent and is saving an estimated 760,000 litres of water in the first 10 years.
The Hills Community Kindergarten Inc.
Energy Saving and Water Recycling Project
Funding: $39,764
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
The Hills Community Kindergarten has upgraded its taps and toilets and installed a new rainwater tank for irrigation, toilet flushing and cleaning which is saving an estimated 3.4 million litres of water in the first 10 years. The Kindergarten has also replaced an aged hot water service with a heat pump system and installed ceiling insulation to save energy. The initiatives have cut the preschool’s energy use by 44 per cent, saving 62 megawatt hours of electricity and 66 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
The Kahibah Bowling Club Co-Op Ltd
Replacement of Lighting and Hot Water Services
Funding: $7,600
Region: Hunter
The Kahibah Bowling Club provides recreational and social programs to more than 200 people each week. The Club has installed energy efficient lights and two heat pump hot water systems to reduce power consumption. The project is estimated to save 80 megawatt hours of electricity and 85 tonnes of greenhouse gas emisisons in the first 10 years.
Little Yuin Aboriginal Preschool Family Centre, near Bermagui, has installed a solar hot water system and a rainwater tank to save power and water. The project provides an alternative water supply for the preschool’s educational garden and vegetable patch and is used to educate children and families on sustainability, while reducing costs. These sustainability measures will cut power use by more than 27 per cent and are saving an estimated 9 megawatt hours of electricity, 10 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and 450,000 litres of water in the first 10 years.
The Macksville District Ex-Servicemen's Club Ltd
Macksville Ex-Servicemen’s Water and Energy Efficiency Scheme
Funding: $40,000
Region: Mid-North Coast
Macksville Ex-Servicemen’s Club offers live entertainment, raffles, carpet bowls, darts, cards, pool and snooker tables and lucky members draws for 3,500 members. The Club will install a solar hot water system, flow restrictors on taps, ceiling insulation and skylights. The project is estimated to save 260,000 litres of water, 344 megawatt hours of electricity and 364 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
The Mudgee Golf Club Limited
Water Saving Measures
Funding: $10,849
Region: Central West
Mudgee Golf Club will replace old single flush toilets with water efficient dual flush systems, replace taps and install waterless urinals. The project will cut the Club’s water use by 37 per cent and save 8.6 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
The Northcott Society
Northcott Disability Services Water and Energy Efficiency Project
Funding: $39,754
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
Northcott Disability Services in North Parramatta has installed energy efficient lighting and water saving devices throughout its facility as part of a new green upgrade. This project is saving an estimated 7.9 million litres of water, 370 megawatt hours of electricity and 392 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years. The facility supports members of the community with disabilities and is used by thousands of people each year.
The Northern Nursery School
Water Conservation Initiatives Project
Funding: $15,000
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
The Northern Nursery School has installed new rainwater tanks and a drip irrigation system as part of an efficiency upgrade. Harvested rainwater is now used instead of mains water in their outdoor native flora play areas. The project is saving an estimated 580,000 litres of water in the first 10 years, reducing the nursery school’s water use by more than 63 per cent.
The Padstow Bowling and Recreation Club
Lighting Upgrade of the Auditorium
Funding: $2,448
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
The Padstow Bowling Club provides recreational and social activities to the local community. The Club will install energy efficient lighting which is estimated to save 68 megawatt hours of electricity and 72 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
The Rock Recreation Ground Committee
The Rock Recreation Ground Water Efficiency Project
Funding: $18,000
Region: Murrumbidgee
The Rock Recreation Ground Committee has installed a rainwater tank to harvest water to irrigate its football/cricket oval, netball courts, tennis courts and pony club facilities. Irrigation is one of the largest water demands for the Committee and using rainwater instead of town water is saving an estimated 2.7 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
The Swansea Football Club Inc.
The Swansea Football Club Rainwater Harvest for the Clubrooms
Funding: $25,520
Region: Hunter
The Swansea Football Club has installed a tank to harvest rainwater which is now being used to flush the clubroom toilets, saving an estimated 3.4 million litres of water in the first 10 years. The new system has also set an example in water efficiency for the rest of the community to follow and cut the club's water use by more than 88 per cent.
The Toukley and District Senior Citizens Club provides healthy lifestyle activities for around 450 seniors each week. The Club will implement an energy efficiency upgrade by replacing inefficient lighting. The project is estimated to save 519 megawatt hours of electricity and 550 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
The Bradman Foundation in Bowral owns and operates the Bradman Museum of Cricket. This project will harvest rainwater to be stored in an in-ground tank which will be connected to dual flush toilets and used for irrigation of the adjoining community park. This water saving initiative will save 3.6 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
The Trustee for Kempsey Showground Trust
Kempsey Showground Energy and Water Saving Project
Funding: $32,022
Region: Mid-North Coast
The Kempsey Showground is used for the Kempsey Agricultural Show which attracts up to 15,000 people each year and a range of other events and activities. The Showground's main toilet block will be upgraded with dual flush toilets that will be connected to a new rainwater tank. The rainwater collected will be harvested to irrigate the grounds. A gas hot water system will also be installed. This project is expected to slash water use at the showground by 50 per cent, saving an estimated 2.9 million litres of water, 130 megawatt hours of electricity and 107 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Established in Sydney in 1881, the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has been working with the poor, disadvantaged and marginalised for almost 130 years. The Mt Pritchard facility receives more than 1,000 clients each week and has 12 full-time employees, 15 part-time employees and seven volunteers. The facility will replace inefficient light bulbs with energy efficient lighting. The project is estimated to save 200 megawatt hours of electricity and 212 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Tocumwal Bowls Club Ltd
Tocumwal Bowls Club Ltd Water and Energy Saving Project
Funding: $40,000
Region: Murray
The Tocumwal Bowls Club, near Deniliquin has installed rainwater tanks to harvest water to flush toilets and water gardens. The electric hot water system has also been replaced with a solar hot water system. This will cut water use by 45 per cent and is saving an estimated 3.6 million litres of water, 27 megawatt hours of electricity and 32 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Tottenham Bowling Club Ltd
Update Watering System
Funding: $37,768
Region: Central West, Nyngan
Tottenham Bowling Club near Nyngan has upgraded its watering system to reduce the amount of water used for irrigation. Automatic timers have been installed to water the Club’s greens at night and at non-peak times, to reduce the impacts of evaporation and electricity used during peak periods. The Club is saving an estimated 4.5 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Towradgi Park Bowls and Recreation Club Ltd
Towradgi Park Bowls and Recreation Club's Rain to Greens Project
Funding: $20,000
Region: Illawarra
Towradgi Bowls and Recreation Club has three bowling greens and a croquet area providing recreational facilities to around 3,500 people each week. The Club will enlarge their existing rainwater tank storage system for irrigation. The project is estimated to save 14 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Trunkey Creek Progress Association
Trunkey Creek Progress Association's Water Saver Project
Funding: $6,500
Region: Central West
The Trunkey Creek Sportsground has undergone an efficiency upgrade and is saving an estimated 350,000 litres of water in the first 10 years. Located south of Blayney in the state’s Central West, the sportsground is maintained by local residents with assistance from Bathurst Regional Council and is home to the annual Trunkey Creek Woolshow. The project has installed new rainwater tanks and water efficient toilets and taps.
Tulgeen Group
Riverside Nursery Water Harvesting Project
Funding: $8,890
Region: South Eastern
The Tulgeen Group’s Riverside Nursery in Bega provides training and support for people with a disability and has more than 20 employees and volunteers. The Nursery will install a drainage capture and filtration system which will collect rainwater and irrigation water into the on-site dam. The water will be filtered and pumped to existing water storage tanks for use throughout the Nursery. This project will reduce water use at the Nursery by 29 per cent, saving an estimated 4.4 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Tullamore Preschool will upgrade their old inefficient hot water system with a new solar hot water system to help cut its energy use by 62 per cent. The efficiency upgrade also involves installing a new 5,000 litre water storage tank and connecting it to the irrigation system. The project will be used to teach children and the wider community about the benefits of using water and energy more efficiently. The centre is located north west of Parkes and provides care for between 15 to 20 children a day. This project will save 1.5 million litres of water, 50 megawatt hours of electricity and 53 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Tweed Heads Bowls Club
It's Cool to be Cool - Reducing Our Energy Commitment
Funding: $40,000
Region: Richmond Tweed
Tweed Heads Bowls Club has upgraded its cooling tower and installed air curtains across all its cool and freezer rooms to reduce energy consumption required for air conditioning. The project is saving an estimated 2,150 megawatt hours of electricity and 2,279 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
U3A Batemans Bay Inc.
Energy Saving at the Batemans Bay Community Centre
Funding: $10,750
Region: South Eastern
U3A Batemans Bay provides shared learning for retired residents of the Eurobodalla Shire and surrounding districts. The Batemans Bay Community Centre will be upgraded by replacing inefficient lighting with energy efficient models and by installing a solar hot water system. The project will save an estimted 102 megawatt hours of electricity and 108 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
UCA - Bangalow Byron Bay
Rainwater Collection and Upgrade
Funding: $6,600
Region: Richmond Tweed
Bangalow/Byron Uniting Church Australia has installed a rainwater tank to capture rainwater from the roof and upgraded its toilets to four star ratings to improve its water efficiency. These initiatives are saving an estimated 1.2 million litres of water in the first 10 years and reducing water use by 68 percent. The savings are benefiting the rest of the community by reducing local water supply demand.
UCA - Lugarno Peakhurst
Environmental Upgrade - Water Efficient Bathroom Fixtures and Taps
Funding: $4,790
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
The Lugarno Peakhurst Uniting Church has around 20,000 visitors a year. The Church will save water by upgrading their old inefficient bathroom facilities. The Church will install water efficient tap fixtures and dual flush toilets which are estimated to save 530,000 litres of water in the first 10 years.
UCA - Monaro Parish
Water Saving Community Project
Funding: $3,694
Region: South Eastern
The Cooma Uniting Church, Parish provides community services to the local area and has recently established a community organic garden. The Parish will install a rainwater tank which is estimated to save 1.3 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
UCA - West Epping
Natural Lighting Project
Funding: $23,780
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
West Epping Uniting Church’s halls and multipurpose buildings have undergone a retrofit with natural lighting solutions to slash energy use. The project is cutting power use by nearly 65 per cent and saving an estimated 175 megawatt hours of electricity and 186 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Ulladulla Children's Centre will install rainwater tanks with water efficient fixtures and a new solar hot water system. The project will reduce power use by more than 17 per cent, saving 2.5 million litres of water, 30 megawatt hours of electricity and 32 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Gunedoo Child Protection Service provides a range of child protection services to families where children, young people and their carers are experiencing difficulties. Every year around 150 people are supported through this organisation which has undergone an overhaul of energy and water efficiency at its facility in Katoomba. The project included the upgrade of internal lighting, a new hot water and heating system, and replacement of gutters which allow for faster collection of rainwater in storage tanks for use in toilets. Not only have the enhancements significantly improved lighting, heating and cooling and the comfort of clients and community workers, they are saving an estimated 30 megawatt hours of electricity, 30 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and 260,000 litres of water in the first 10 years.
The Vacy School of Arts, north of Maitland, has installed new hand basins, spring loaded water saving taps and new efficient cisterns in the men’s and women’s toilet facilities. The toilet block upgrade will reduce overall water consumption by 40 per cent, and is saving an estimated 2 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Valley Industries Limited
Saving Our Water
Funding: $40,000
Region: Mid North Coast
Valley Industries operates a wholesale/retail nursery, timber product manufacturing site and a business and office administration service for around 150 people with disabilities, participating in paid work and training. Valley Industries will install a rainwater tank to harvest water for use in the nursery which will save an estimated 33.1 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Vision Australia Limited
Vision Australia Gosford’s Sensory Garden and Recreational Area
Funding: $6,259
Region: Central Coast
Vision Australia is the leading provider of blindness and low-vision services in Australia. The Gosford facility will install a rainwater tank and synthetic turf in order to reduce the facility's reliance on water. The synthetic turf area will be used to teach people who are blind or have low vision orientation and mobility skills. The project is estimated to save 175,000 litres of water in the first 10 years.
Wagga Leagues Swimming Club Inc.
Green Concepts - Wagga Wagga Beach
Funding: $2,500
Region: Murrumbidgee
The Wagga Leagues Swimming Club provides swimming and recreational facilities to the local community. The Club will replace showers, toilets and taps with water efficient fixtures. They will also convert an inefficient hot water system to a gas model. The project is estimated to save 2 million litres of water, 15 megawatt hours of electricity and 16 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Wagga Wagga Country Club Ltd
Golf Course Water Efficient Tee Sub-Surface Drip Irrigation
Funding: $33,632
Region: Murrumbidgee
The Wagga Wagga Country Club manages a championship 18 hole golf course. The Club is installing an efficient irrigation system on a number of their tees. This will save an estimated 20 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Walsingham Community Preschool, Pretty Beach
Walsingham Community Preschool Energy Efficiency Project
Funding: $9,822
Region: Central Coast
Walsingham Community Preschool at Pretty Beach has installed a solar hot water system and energy saving lights which has created an energy efficient preschool while educating children and families on what they can do in their own homes. These sustainability upgrades are saving an estimated 13 megawatt hours of electricity and 14 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Warialda Preschool Incorporated
Warialda Preschool Energy Smart Project
Funding: $17,900
Region: Northern
Warialda Preschool Energy Smart Project will install skylights, a rainwater tank and a fully automated irrigation system to allow watering at night to reduce water evaporation. The project will teach children how to address climate change and its impact on the environment and save 2.4 million litres of water, 1 megawatt hour of electricity and 1 tonne of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club Ltd
Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club's Sustainability Matters Project
Funding: $34,285
Region: Illawarra
The Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club provides social, recreational and sports programs to 20,000 members and guests each week. The Club will save energy by installing energy efficient lighting throughout the facility. The Club’s Seaview Restaurant will save water by installing waterless woks in the kitchen. This project is estimated to save 1,500 megawatts of electricity, 1,590 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and 21.9 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Wellington Bowling Club Ltd
Water and Energy Efficiency Project
Funding: $16,577
Region: North Western
Wellington Bowling Club will install low flow valves in taps and energy efficient lighting to demonstrate leadership in water and energy efficiency amongst the local community. The Club, used by 18,250 people will cut power use by 20 per cent, saving 179 megawatt hours of electricity and 190 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years. The new watering devices are also estimated to save 16.8 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Wesley Mission
Frank Vickery Village - NSW State Government Water Saving Initative
Funding: $7,210
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
The Frank Vickery Village is a self-care retirement village that will save water by installing dual flush toilets. The project is estimated to save 3.3 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Wesley Mission
HC Foreman Lodge - NSW State Government Energy and Water Saving Initative
Funding: $36,241
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
The HC Foreman Lodge provides care for 44 elderly residents. The Lodge will upgrade their irrigation system by installing a rainwater tank to harvest rainwater for irrigation purposes. The Lodge will also replace the inefficient air conditioning units with energy efficient models. The project is estimated to save 3.7 million litres and 66 megawatt hours of electricity and 70 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Wesley Mission
Vickery Lodge - NSW State Government Energy Saving Initative
Funding: $11,566
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
Wesley Mission operates Vickery Lodge, a residential aged care facility providing services to 69 elderly residents. The Lodge will upgrade to energy efficient lights which is estimated to save 168 megawatt hours of electricity and 178 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Wesley Mission
Wesley Mission - NSW State Government Energy and Water Saving Initiative
Funding: $7,120
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
The Wesley Mission will undertake an energy efficiency project at its Pitt Street office. The organisation will replace 66 light fittings with new energy efficient lights, saving an estimated 66 megawatt hours of electricity and 70 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Westside Tennis Club
Upgrade and Modernisation of Court Facilities
Funding: $40,000
Region: Mid-North Coast
Westside Tennis Club will cover two clay tennis courts with synthetic turf to eliminate the need for regular watering to suppress dust. The project is estimated to save 2.1 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Windara Communities Ltd
Energy and Water Saving Project
Funding: $26,293
Region: Richmond Tweed
Windara Communities, is an employment service for people with disabilities. Located near Casino in northern NSW, the organisation has undertaken an efficiency upgrade to save water, power and greenhouse gas emissions. Windara Communities has helped the local wholesale and retail nursery upgrade its irrigation system as well as installing a sub-surface drainage system to collect and reuse excess water. Heating and cooling power has been saved through the installation of insulation and the replacement of an electric hot water system with solar. The nursery is saving an estimated 13 million litres of water, 118 megawatt hours of electricity and 125 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Windgap Foundation Ltd
Greener Windgap Project
Funding: $22,727
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
The Windgap Foundation provides support services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families with the support of 30 staff. The facility will replace existing toilets and showerheads as well as installing two 3,000 litre rainwater tanks to supply the toilets and to water the garden. The project is estimated to slash water consumption by 70 per cent and save 7.8 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Wollongong Golf Club Ltd
Water Efficiency Project
Funding: $10,593
Region: Illawarra
Wollongong Golf Club has undertaken an efficiency upgrade to save water, power and greenhouse gas emissions. The project has installed low flow valves on taps and showers and is saving an estimated 21.7 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Wollongong West St Centre Inc.
Greening the West Street Centre
Funding: $8,215
Region: Illawarra
Wollongong’s West Street Centre, a community counselling service for women and young people, has become more energy efficient by installing skylights, ceiling insulation and ceiling fans. Rainwater is also harvested to reduce water use in the Centre’s toilets. The project is saving an estimated 20,000 litres of water, 10 megawatt hours of electricity and 11 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Women's Legal Resources Ltd
Women's Legal Services Energy Efficiency Improvements
Funding: $12,312
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
Lidcombe Women's Legal Services will save energy by replacing 130 lights with energy efficient lights. The organisation will also insulate 200 square meters of ceiling and provide awnings to north and west facing windows. The project is estimated to save 192 megawatt hours of electricity and 203 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre has installed a rainwater tank and dual flush toilets and is saving an estimated 3.1 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Woonona Bulli RSL Memorial Club Ltd
Woonona Bulli RSL Energy and Water Efficiency Project
Funding: $40,000
Region: Illawarra
The Woonona Bulli RSL Club provides social enjoyment to members and visitors from the local community. The Club will replace 23 single flush toilets with dual flush suites and upgrade to energy efficient lights throughout the facility. The project is estimated to save 16.3 million litres of water, 1,023 megawatt hours of electricity and 1,085 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Workshop Arts Centre
Energy Conservation at the Workshop Arts Centre
Funding: $7,582
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
The Workshop Arts Centre, is an independent arts centre incorporating the Ewart Gallery, which is open to the public and receives up to 250 visitors each month. The Centre also runs workshops for 540 artists who attend classes each week. The Centre will install energy efficient lights and insulation at the Workshop and Gallery. The project is estimated to save 100 megawatt hours of electricity and 106 tonnes greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Wyong Golf Club Ltd
Rainwater Capture for Use in Club's Toilets
Funding: $5,715
Region: Central Coast
Wyong Golf Club will install three rainwater tanks for toilet and urinal flushing. The project is estimated to save 2 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Wyong Preschool Kindergarten has installed a solar hot water system to provide hot water to its laundry, kitchen and staff room. The project is saving an estimated 20 megawatt hours of electricity and 21 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first 10 years.
Wyong Rugby League Club Ltd
Convert Inefficient Urinals
Funding: $10,000
Region: Central Coast
Wyong Rugby League Club is a licensed club visited by around 8,000 patrons a week. The Club will replace inefficient urinals with low-flow water efficient units. This project is estimated to save 2.9 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Yanco Hotel Cricket Club
Yanco Sports Ground - Cricket Nets Irrigation Upgrade
Funding: $12,300
Region: Murrumbidgee
The installation of an automated, subsurface drip irrigation system is giving Yanco Hotel Cricket Club better control of watering schedules and reducing water consumption. The sports field and club, mainly used for training cricket games, will cut its water use by nearly 48 per cent and is saving an estimated 11.5 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Yarm Gwanga Child Care Centre
Greening Yarm Gwanga - Providing a Sustainable Future For Our Children
Funding: $6,687
Region: Northern
The Yarm Gwanga Child Care Centre is located at the University of New England, Armidale. The Centre will save water by installing water efficient taps and dual flush toilets saving an estimated 4.5 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
YMCA of Sydney
Change Room Water Saver Project
Funding: $5,812
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
YMCA Sydney has upgraded showers at Hawkesbury Oasis Leisure Centre to cut its water wastage. The new self-timed fittings, taps and showers turn themselves off after 30 seconds and are saving the YMCA an estimated 9.7 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
The Hawkesbury Oasis Leisure Centre, operated by the YMCA, is an aquatic and fitness facility operating seven days a week, 363 days a year. It is attended by up to 750,000 people each year. The Centre will install a pool cover to reduce the need for pool heating, saving 180,000 litres of water, 912 megawatt hours of electricity and 1,235 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and in the first 10 years.
Young Pony Club Inc.
Rainwater Harvesting for Use in Irrigation System & Amenities
Funding: $28,455
Region: South Eastern
Young Pony Club will transform the roof of its 1,200 square metre indoor riding arena into a rainwater harvesting system to use for irrigation, toilet-flushing and horse washing bays. This project will cut water consumption by 79 per cent and is saving an estimated 7 million litres of water in the first 10 years. The wider community is set to benefit from a better facility, attracting more horse riding events and generating economic benefits for the town of Young.
YWCA NSW
YWCA NSW Water Efficiency Project
Funding: $39,422
Region: Greater Metropolitan Sydney
YWCA NSW has installed a range of water saving features including dual flush toilets and flow control valves in their taps. The project has helped cut water use by 27 per cent and is saving an estimated 47 million litres of water in the first 10 years.
Page last updated: 20 January 2012
