Peppermint Grove earns waterwise status

An upgrade to council facilities and the installation of native plant landscaping helped the Shire of Peppermint Grove become Western Australia's 20th waterwise council.

  • Peppermint Grove becomes State's 20th waterwise council

  • Reduced water use, improved efficiency 

An upgrade to council facilities and the installation of native plant landscaping helped the Shire of Peppermint Grove become Western Australia's 20th waterwise council.

Water Minister Bill Marmion praised the council's achievement and said its water savings resulted from a number of strategies.

"The shire has reduced the amount of irrigated lawn at foreshore park Keane's Point Reserve and installed flow meters on all council bores - actions which help to conserve valuable groundwater resources," Mr Marmion said.

"Demand for water has been lowered with the planting of hardy local native plants at Keane's Point; the gardens outside the Grove Precinct; on the rail reserve near Stirling Highway; and at roundabouts.

"The council depot has also been upgraded with water-efficient fixtures and fittings, while dual-flush toilets were installed at Manners Hill Park."

At the Grove Precinct, a major joint initiative with neighbouring councils; native plant landscaping; rainwater harvesting; and wastewater reuse systems have eased pressure on scheme water supplies, while the installation of gross pollutant traps improved stormwater quality.

Peppermint Grove council also implemented a public education campaign to promote improved drain water quality and installed soakwells in laneways, helping to recharge the aquifer and reduce stormwater runoff.

The Waterwise Councils' program is run through a collaboration between the Department of Water, Water Corporation and the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives - Local Governments for Sustainability.

      Fact File

  • Grove Precinct, incorporating library and community centre, is joint project by the Shire of Peppermint Grove; and towns of Cottesloe and Mosman Park

  • Waterwise Council status achieved by improved water management at corporate and community levels, reducing water consumption 

Minister's office - 6552 6800