Tuesday, 2 December 2025

 Meng Heang TAK (Clarinda) (19:21): (1458) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Water, and the action I seek is for the minister to provide the latest update on the Dingley recycled water scheme. This is a fantastic project that will benefit the district of Clarinda with a new pipeline delivering recycled water to local businesses, golf courses, sports ovals and parks. The first phase of the work launched in December 2023 and involved geotechnical investigation to complete the design and alignment of the new recycled water pipe, as well as an ecological survey and environmental site map. The project involves $24.8 million in funding from the Allan Labor government to construct the $72 million Dingley recycled water scheme; the remaining funding comes from South East Water. The water infrastructure project will unlock up to 1800 megalitres of recycled water each year – enough recycled water to fill Albert Park Lake more than 2½ times. The project will generate $92 million for the local economy – a fantastic result for the community in the south-east. The new 42-kilometre pipeline will deliver recycled water to 46 private and public sites, including 15 local parks, 12 golf courses, three market gardens and 13 nurseries. Investing in recycled water infrastructure demonstrates our commitment to building sustainable cities by designing the pipe to supply further water demand for our growing population, saving our drinking water supply. Further, this infrastructure will also support Victoria’s response to the climate change impact, allowing parkland and golf courses to remain green during dry season, opening new horticultural business opportunities and tourism and providing better recreational outcomes for our local community. This is a fantastic project for our local community. I thank the minister and look forward to her response.