Licola residents recently received assistance from Gippsland Water in their ongoing recovery from a series of natural disasters.
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Without further rainfall, water restrictions are likely to be introduced in the towns of Boolarra, Thorpdale and Seaspray in coming weeks. Gippsland Water managing director David Mawer said low stream flows, which are deteriorating rapidly, have brought about the restriction warning for the corporation's small water supply systems.
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A well-established Traralgon motel and convention centre has saved more than two million litres of water in just four months after implementing water conservation measures across its site. With assistance from Gippsland Water, Century Inn has adopted a number of water saving initiatives including installing flow control valves in bathroom and kitchen taps, dual flush toilets, and water efficient showerheads.
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Gippsland Water has begun commissioning its new $2.2 million desludging facility at the Warragul Water Treatment Plant marking the first time the water corporation has used a centrifuge system at one of its treatment plants. This new system will collect waste in the water treatment process and thicken it prior to transporting it to Gippsland Water's Soil and Organic Recycling Facility at Dutson Downs.
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A renowned water industry expert from the USA has recently shared his expertise with Gippsland Water about new and innovative ways to collect, treat and reuse wastewater. Dr George Tchobanoglous, a professor from the University of California and a recognised world expert on water and wastewater systems, has visited Australia by invitation of the Environment Protection Authority.
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