A new pipeline will keep sport fields at Deakin University green and healthy with up to 100 million litres of recycled water per year once completed.
Works are now starting on the $5.6 million Waurn Ponds recycled water scheme, which will extend a recycled water pipeline from Mount Duneed to Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus.
The 6.2 kilometre pipeline will deliver Class A recycled water to the campus to irrigate sports and recreation fields, reducing the university’s reliance on drinking water.
Construction of the pipeline is expected to be completed in early 2026.
The project is a partnership between Barwon Water and Deakin University and will reduce the amount of drinking water used at the Waurn Ponds campus by around 60%.
The joint project is part of Deakin University’s wider Integrated Water Management Plan and aligns with the Central and Gippsland Region Sustainable Water Strategy, Victoria’s comprehensive plan to meet the region’s water needs over the next 50 years.
The collaborative project was initiated through the Integrated Water Management Program. The program supports development of rainwater, stormwater and recycled water projects that alleviate demand for fresh drinking water.
Strategic investment in recycled water infrastructure helps us meet Victoria’s growing demand for water, without increasing pressure on Victoria’s water supplies.
Since 2017, the Integrated Water Management Program has co-invested $72.8 million in more than 170 projects. The program also supports agriculture, replenishing waterways and providing water for Traditional Owners for self-determined use.
Page last updated: 25/07/25