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Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre
The world class LMWQCC is the main wastewater treatment facility for Canberra, treating more than 90 million litres each day. It produces effluent that complies with the highest standards in Australia.
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Bendora Dam
In 1961 Bendora Dam was completed, its construction meant that water could now flow by gravity to Mount Stromlo Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The Bendora gravity main was completed in 1961, and it meant the high cost of pumping could be avoided.
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Corin Dam
Corin Dam is the highest Dam in the Cotter river system. It was completed in 1968, and the water stored in Corin is released into the Cotter River, thereby controlling the level of storage in Bendora Dam.
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Googong Dam
Googong Dam was constructed after population projections showed that by 1979 the Cotter River system would not be able to cope with the demand for water. After extensive investigations, a site was selected on the Queanbeyan River.
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Cotter Dam
To meet the needs of Canberra people during the establishment years Cotter Dam was constructed in 1912. To meet the needs of Canberra’s growing population the height of the dam was increased in 1951.
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Mount Stromlo Water Treatment Plant
The Mount Stromlo WTP contains facilities for the chlorination, fluoridation and pH correction of all water drawn from the Cotter system. The Mount Stromlo WTP was commissioned in June 1967.
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Googong Water Treatment Plant
Water from the Googong dam storage area is pumped to the adjoining Water Treatment Plant. The treated water is then fed to Canberra's service reservoirs through the Googong bulk supply main.
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Cotter River and Queanbeyan River Catchment
The Cotter River catchment was the first to be developed and is part of the Namadgi National Park. It serves as a catchment for Cotter, Corin and Bendora Dams. The Queanbeyan River catchment was developed on the Queanbeyan River in NSW. It serves as a catchment for Googong Dam.
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Waterwise Gardening Workshops
In conjunction with ACTEW, local independent irrigation experts are holding free workshops to assist you in understanding efficient garden irrigation systems and methods. Places are limited so please call 6248 3131 to register your interest.
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Xeriscape Garden
The Xeriscape garden is situated at the Weston CIT Campus, and is open to visitors. The Xeriscape garden is based on gardening principles that save water, have fewer weeds and use less fertilisers and pesticides.
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