Mount Street COM applied for an Australian Government Community Water Grant to install rainwater tanks at the House. We were very fortunate to receive a grant in the first round of applications. 

The Mount Street Water Saving Project is completed. Three rain water tanks have been installed, two 5000 litre tanks and one 1000 litre tank. Thanks to Savewater.com.au we purchased the tanks from Downpour.com.au at wholesale price and they were installed by Shearman's Plumbing.

		The 1000 litre tank is more visible on the north side of the House. The intention is to display our involvement in water saving with this tank as the larger tanks on the south side of the House are not easily visible. This smaller tank will eventually provide water to a herb garden.
This photograph is one of the two 5000 litre tanks we've had installed on the south side of the House. Both have been placed on Lilydale topping with a treated pine boarder. The second tank is right behind this one.

Monash City Council have been incredibly supportive in providing their very high profile staff from Urban Design and Archicture, Infrastructure Strategy and Horticultural Services who assisted with implementing the project. As a result and with very little irrigation required, new garden beds have been prepared to accommodate drought resistant plants, clear the area of weedy trees and enhance the surrounds of the House.

Installation of the water flushing system has been completed. Rainwater from the two large tanks is being used for flushings.

To compliment our water saving project, Monash City Council have replaced all hot water systems, interior and exterior lighting to make the House "Energy Efficient" as well as "Water Efficient".

Water Efficient

Energy Efficient