Townsville
Parks Services
Water Efficiency Proposal
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Site Details |
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Suburb:
Railway Estate |
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System Overview |
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Current Situation |
Proposed |
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| A row of pop-up sprinklers is located in the centre of the median at regular intervals. | Dripper Tubes are to be inserted into the soil at regular intervals. Soil Sensors are to be installed to relay soil moisture information. |
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System
Comparison
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Over the years the turf surface has lifted above the curb. The infiltration rate of the soil is low whilst the application rate of the current sprinklers is very high. Most of the water runs off the median on to the roadway or is sprayed directly from the sprinklers. This results in wasted water, damaged roads, dangerous traffic conditions and bad publicity. |
| Current | Proposed | |
| Water Costs | Very High |
10-20% of current |
| Water on Roadway | Major Problem |
Eliminated |
| Maintenance Costs | High |
Reduced |
| Damage to Road | High |
Reduced |
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Financial Analysis |
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Required
Capital Funding
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| Component | Cost |
| Upgrade Existing System |
$9,543.00 |
| Install Moisture Sensor |
$1,100.00 |
| Soil Physical & Chemical Analysis |
$740.00 |
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$11,383.00 |
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Projected
Historical Savings (Based on Last Five Years)
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Year |
Project Savings |
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01-02 |
$2,731.24 |
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00-01 |
$1,958.41 |
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99-00 |
$2,849.37 |
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98-99 |
$2,438.38 |
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97-98 |
$2,891.85 |
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*Based on water cost of $0.85 |
$12,869.25* |
Investment
Recovery Rate (Water Only) = 4.4 Years
Note: Maintenance savings are not included.
