$7.6 Million for the Waterproofing Eastern Adelaide Project

In positive news for the eastern suburbs of Adelaide and the electorate of Sturt, the next stage of the Waterproofing Eastern Adelaide Project will soon commence.

This next stage of the Project, supported by Commonwealth will cost of $7.6 million, bringing the total Commonwealth spend to $9.5 million out of the project’s total cost of $24 million.

Minister Pyne said this is a fantastic result for the eastern suburbs, as well as his electorate of Sturt.

“The Waterproofing Eastern Adelaide Project will feature a wetland at Felixstow Reserve and also at Marden Reserve which will catch stormwater and return it to the surrounding suburbs. The Project will reduce operational spending on local reserve irrigation as well as green our suburbs and enhance the quality of water that is normally discharged into our gulf,” Minister Pyne said.

“The Project is supported by a terrific team of hydrogeologists, civil engineers, urban designs and other experts who will work together to identify, harvest, store, filter and reuse stormwater.”

The Eastern Region Alliance (ERA) has contributed $12.5 million to the Project and is involved in planning and delivery of the project and involves three councils in metropolitan Adelaide’s eastern suburbs: City of Burnside, City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters and the Town of Walkerville. The Project’s funds will be funded through the Federal Government’s National Urban Water and Desalination Plan and also the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board, contributing $2 million.

“Water is our most precious resource in South Australia. We need to be smarter about how we manage our water. If we can manage water in suburban areas well, then everyone benefits. This innovative project is important to preserve our water resources and reuse it for the benefit of our community”, said Mr Pyne.

“I am pleased to be able to deliver for the residents of Sturt on local issues such as this.”