This recognition is the result of our ongoing commitment to sustainable water management and creating a waterwise community that is cool, liveable, green, and sustainable.

To retain this prestigious endorsement, we've been busy bees:

• Signed a Memorandum of Understanding because promises matter.

• Reviewed our water consumption and rolled out a Waterwise Council Action Plan, aiming for every drop to count.

• Ensured our staff became waterwise wizards with specialized online training.

• Achieved full compliance with groundwater licence conditions - not a single infringement in sight! Lots of regular data recorded by our team to show this

• Embraced annual reporting to share our water-saving journey and inspire others.

Why it Matters: 

Becoming and remaining a Waterwise Council isn’t just about meeting criteria. It’s about setting a standard for our community and leading by example in:

• Assessing and improving how we manage water across all operations.

• Identifying water-saving opportunities and setting actionable goals.

• Fostering a culture that values and optimizes our precious water resources.

Thank You to The Shires Parks and Gardens staff, the community, @watercorporation and The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), for their support.