Construction has started on a new recycled water pipeline that will keep Frankston North’s sporting grounds green.
Once completed, the $5 million Monterey Recycled Water Scheme will deliver 98 million litres of recycled water per year to sporting grounds and open spaces in Frankston North – the equivalent of almost 40 Olympic swimming pool.
The project, led by South East Water, will see a new 2.3 km pipeline built to deliver Class A recycled water from the Eastern Treatment Plant to Eric Bell Reserve, Monterey Reserve, Pat Rollo Reserve and the National Golf Club’s Long Island course.
The Victorian Government has contributed $1.3 million to the project, which is co-funded by South East Water, Frankston City Council and The National Golf Club.
The project is part of the delivery of the Central and Gippsland Region Sustainable Water Strategy, which sets out the long-term plan to improve water security, liveability, and waterway health from the Otways to Mallacoota over the next 50 years.
The Monterey Recycled Water Scheme is one of several major integrated water projects South East Water is delivering, which includes the Dingley and Western Port recycled water schemes and the Fishermans Bend Water Recycling Plant.
These integrated water management projects will reduce our reliance on precious drinking water supplies by using alternative water sources, such as recycled water and harvested stormwater, where possible to keep public spaces green.
Page last updated: 16/06/25