Two new water supply bores have been installed in Capel as part of a $3.69 million state government upgrade.
The new bores can supply up to three million litres of water a day, which is nearly double the capacity of the original bores.
The existing bores were around 45 years old and replaced due to their age.
The upgrade also included a minor water treatment plant on site.
The project is part of the state government’s planned $59.8 million water and wastewater infrastructure spend in the South West in 2018-19.
Water minister Dave Kelly said replacing the old bores in Capel would ensure the town continued to have a secure water supply, and the increased capacity of the new bores would help meet times of peak demand.
Mr Kelly also praised Capel residents for their enthusiastic participation in the Water Corporation’s recently completed Waterwise Towns Program.
The Water Corporation worked with residents through a series of personalised letters with water saving tips and free waterwise product offers.
As a result of the program, 220 free plumbing repair and retrofit services were delivered, including the replacement of 41 old inefficient single flush toilets with water efficient dual flush models, 64 water efficient showerheads, and almost 600 leaking taps were fixed or replaced.
An additional 80 free showerheads were exchanged through the Capel Library, each with the potential to save residents up to 20,000 litres of water each year.
“I congratulate the residents of Capel for also playing their part in securing their water supply by participating in the Waterwise Towns Program, which will result in significant, long term water savings in the town,” Mr Kelly said.
“The willingness of residents to take part in the program shows an appreciation of how crucial it is to save water when climate change continues to impact the south west of Western Australia.”
For more information on saving water, visit watercorporation.com.au/save-water.
