Fresh Gippy water on tap at Heyfield wetlands

Visitors to the Heyfield Wetlands can now refill their drink bottles and give their dogs a drink, with a new permanent drinking fountain installed at the popular community space. 

Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming said the fountain supports everyday use of the wetlands by locals and visitors.  

“The Heyfield Wetlands is a place people come to walk, exercise and spend time outdoors,” Ms Cumming said. 

“Providing drinking water in well used community spaces helps support how locals use the wetlands and makes it easier for people to spend longer enjoying the area.” 

President of the Heyfield Wetlands Committee of Management, Wendy Rhodes, said the fountain would be a valued addition for the local community. 

“We would like to thank Gippsland Water for donating the drinking fountain,” Ms Rhodes said. 

“The people and their pets who use the wetlands for recreation will enjoy this asset into the future.” 

The new fountain is part of a growing network of public drinking water refill points across Gippsland.  

Gippsland Water works with local councils and community groups to install drinking fountains in community spaces across the region, helping people choose tap water and reduce single‑use plastic waste. 

Community members can suggest locations where a permanent drinking fountain could benefit locals and visitors. 

To suggest a drinking fountain location, visit https://www.gippswater.com.au/tap