The case studies below show how the Stormwater and Urban Recycling Fund has helped local governments, businesses, water authorities and open space and recreational managers to replace the use of drinking water with stormwater and recycled water.

They demonstrate the kinds of projects that have been funded in previous rounds. 

Stormwater projects

These projects use capture, store, treat and re-use stormwater for open-space watering.

Albert Park Project (PDF~116kB) Stawell’s SWANS Project (PDF~174kB) Wodonga Sustainable Sports Grounds (PDF~132kB)

Recycled water projects

These projects use recycled water from a sewerage treatment plant for open-space watering.

Mildura Aerodrome Ovals (PDF~136kB)

Industry projects

These projects show how a business has conserved and re-used water.

Barley Steeping Upgrade Project (PDF~82kB) Warrnambool Golf Project (PDF~215kB)

Hospital projects

This project shows how hospitals have conserved and re-used water.

Hamilton Hospital (PDF~124kB)

Integrated projects

This project is an integrate stormwater, onsite recycling and water from a sewerage treatment plant.

Mansfields Nursery (PDF~130kB)