City of Joondalup
Parks and public open spaces in Joondalup have become more water efficient thanks to smart irrigation, which uses the appropriate amount of water based on the weather.
Read case studyThe Waterwise Council Program aims to build a cooperative working relationship with local governments in Western Australia by acknowledging councils that are demonstrating leadership in sustainable water management. The Program supports the State Government’s vision to build waterwise communities.
The Program, run jointly with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, supports local governments to improve water efficiency and adopt waterwise practices in their operations and communities. In conjunction with building waterwise communities, it recognises how Waterwise Councils are leading by example and inspiring residents to save water. It's free to join for LGA's in Western Australia.
A waterwise community is a cool, liveable, green and sustainable place where people want to live, work and spend time. It is where communities care about and value water while making the best use of its various sources (groundwater, surface water, stormwater, seawater and wastewater).
Waterwise communities provide healthy, natural environments that support a range of social, ecological and economic benefits.
Waterwise councils & the community
Councils that are endorsed receive several benefits, including:
The recognition scheme acknowledges councils demonstrating leadership in sustainable water management, with Gold status for top-performing councils and a Platinum award for the council of the year. Recognition criteria aligns with the Water Sensitive Cities Index to celebrate the great work.
We have case studies showing how our waterwise councils are saving water and creating waterwise communities. These capture challenges and lessons from WA councils and have been developed collaboratively to identify opportunities and innovative water-saving approaches.
Parks and public open spaces in Joondalup have become more water efficient thanks to smart irrigation, which uses the appropriate amount of water based on the weather.
Read case studyStreet trees, parks, verges and green infrastructure reduce heating effects in heat-stressed areas. Discover how this town is creating a cooler environment.
Read case studyFind out how to join and start implement waterwise principles.
Join the programUsing water sustainably is good for business. Just ask this year's waterwise award recipients.
The Community Choice Awards recognises leading Waterwise Councils, as voted by you. The shortlisted projects are all innovative and create benefits for the community
Every year, Water Corporation and the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation come together to celebrate the water efficiency achievements of local government, businesses, buildings, developments and aquatic centres.