Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Council Expands Water Conservation Efforts With School Visits

Burdekin Shire Council representatives have been visiting plenty of local Burdekin primary schools lately as they engage students in interactive discussions about the importance of conserving water.

While the Council has long promoted sustainable water use throughout the community, this latest initiative focuses on empowering the youngest members of the Burdekin Shire, giving them the knowledge and tools they need to make a difference.

The students had the chance to explore the ‘Blue House’ which is a fun interactive learning tool that’s designed to inspire students to adopt great water-saving practices both at school and at home.

Burdekin Shire Council joined The Water Conservancy along with other Councils to develop Smart Water Advice to help you understand, value, and use water efficiently.

For those looking to explore or learn more about water conservation in the area, and how to implement effective strategies in everyday life, visit: burdekin.qld.gov.au/water-services. On that website you’ll find plenty of tips, resources, and other additional information on how the entire community can contribute to sustainable water use across the region.

Information on the website for better, smarter water use includes: Saving Water At Home, which includes tips and advice on how to save water at home; Home Water Efficiency Audit, a water efficiency audit can help save you water and money; Water Services including conservation, water metres and water quality; Wastewater Services, with information about sewerage, infrastructure and trade waste; Water and Sewerage information relating to services within the Burdekin Shire that have water and/or sewerage services.

For the kids that were paid a recent visit at school, it allowed them to see all the ways they can help save water in the region, while learning and having fun.

Burdekin Shire Council invites everyone to join in this collective effort to safeguard our water resources and ensure a resilient future for the kids and for the wider Burdekin region.

Council representative presenting to school students. Photo: Supplied by Council

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