Melbourne Park installs new water management

Speaking on site during a tour Delahunty said the water system and extensive landscaping works were the first elements of the Melbourne Park redevelopment to be completed.

“The Melbourne Park redevelopment project is transforming Victoria’s world class sporting and entertainment precinct. The works completed to date include a new precinct-wide storm water recycling system, major landscaping works and the creation of a new events area to improve patron amenity and sustainability of the Park,” Delahunty said.

“When fully operational the new water recycling system is expected to save 45 megalitres, or 18 Olympic swimming pools worth of drinking water each year and reduce the precinct’s annual mains water use by an average of 72 percent.”

Under the new system, water will be stored in a 4.5 megalitre underground tank built underneath The Oval between Rod Laver Arena and Hisense Arena. From there, the water is treated and will be used to irrigate the extensive gardens and trees around the precinct as well as for cleaning tennis courts and flushing toilets.
 
A great new events space has been created on the Batman Avenue side of the precinct with the Riverside Deck overlooking the Yarra, lovely views of the city and a permanent grassed area for marquees. A grand staircase has been built from the Rod Laver concourse down to The Oval which now makes it easier than ever to get around the precinct.