Bendigo Airport Whole of Water Cycle Management

City of Greater Bendigo – Whole of Water Cycle Management at Bendigo Airport

Effective water management is vitally important to the City of Greater Bendigo, our community and the broader Bendigo Region. Bendigo is located on an ephemeral creek, with its water supply being provided by a 100km channel network. Water security is a key pillar for the economic prosperity of Bendigo.

City of Greater Bendigo, Whole of Water Cycle Management at Bendigo Airport

Effective water management is vitally important to the City of Greater Bendigo, our community and the broader Bendigo Region. Bendigo is located on an ephemeral creek, with its water supply being provided by a 100km channel network. Water security is a key pillar for the economic prosperity of Bendigo.

The Whole of Water Cycle Management Showcase Project at the Bendigo Airport included:

The Capture of the additional storm water that is created through upstream urbanisation
Allowed for pre-urbanised storm water flows to discharge into a creek system which ultimately outfalls to the Murray River. Maintaining these flows are vital for maintaining the health of the Murray Darling Basin
Mitigated against downstream flooding through storm water detention
Capturing storm water to irrigate and landscape an otherwise arid environment, providing for a liveable and vibrant airport
Treatment of storm water through an innovative approach to reduce impurities such as Gross Pollutants, Suspended Solids, Phosphorus and Nitrogen
Opportunity for future commercial development to utilising storm water for toilet flushing, irrigating of landscapes and fire water supply
Reduced pressures on drinking water supply, providing right water for right use
Fostered collaboration between North Central Catchment Management Authority (NCCMA), Coliban Water and the City of Greater Bendigo.

“Effective water management is vitally important to the City of Greater Bendigo, our community and the broader Bendigo Region.

Working with Regional Management Group to deliver the Whole of Water Cycle Management Project at the Bendigo Airport has reduced complexity and risk for the City.

Regional Management Group’s strategic approach in developing the project concept proved highly valuable and contributed to the City securing $1million from the Victorian Government.”

“Regional Management Group understands the unique operating environment for local government authorities which is helpful when procuring services and managing contracts.

Regional Management Group’s engineering expertise was an asset in the design and development of this project and helped secure the best input and advice from the NCCMA and Coliban Water.”

RACHEL LEE
Manager Major Projects, City of Greater Bendigo