Winner of the
2007 Green Plumber Awards
API Magazine GreenPlumbers® Commercial Project of the Year 2007
Chadoak Plumbing is an accredited member of Green Plumbers®. This means that Chadoak can provide environmentally sustainable water saving solutions to their clients.
Kilbreda College appointed Chadoak Plumbing & Drainage to design and construct a below ground water tank to harvest and use rainwater collected on the school site. The school decided that a supply of water was required to provide sustainable water for use on the schools playing fields to lessen the impact of injury through a more friendly surface.
The tank system selected was the ‘Elmich Versitank Plus 880’ and comprised 720 cells, which were delivered to the school in flat pack form. Chadoak recognised the educational value of this project and enlisted the help of students (under the supervision of Kilbreda staff) in assembling the cells. This reduced labour costs for the school.
When the scope of works was detailed, special emphasis was placed on the following:-
Rainwater collection method – roof and paved areas
Environmental issues – ablution and garden irrigation
Location of tank – within sports field
Least disruption to curriculum – safety and movement of teachers and students
Cost / savings – students assembled crates
Water use – cisterns, gardens and sports fields
The volume of the tank was 180,000 litres. The constructed tank was placed under the sports playing fields at the college. The size of the excavation was 20 metres x 12 metres x 1.8 metres deep. The collected water is used to irrigate the sports grounds and gardens and supply water to cisterns in the sports change rooms.
Chadoak was presented the “Green Plumbers Australian Commercial Project of the Year Award” at the 2007 Green Plumbers Awards held in November 2007. These awards are an industry showcase of environmentally conscious products and services for the plumbing industry. The award recognised the Kilbreda College Underground Water Tank Project.
Waverley Leader newspaper article
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GreenPlumbers®!
Chadoak
is now
an accredited Green
Plumber!
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appliances could be wasting Australia’s precious resources such as
water and
energy, which in turn is costing
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| REDUCE WATER & ENERGY COSTS | Since 1999, plumbing businesses around Australia have decided that they would like to further assist customers in their decision making process, by updating their knowledge and skills on the latest government regulations, incentive schemes, environmental and technical issues - there are over 3500 accredited GreenPlumbers® representing more than 1200 businesses across Australia. | ||||||||||||||||||
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As an accredited GreenPlumber®, Chadoak can provide independent, up to date information on a range of domestic & commercial plumbing activities, taking into consideration:
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We can assist you in determining the most efficient products and appliances for your current and future needs - this environmental home inspection report will develop a staged plan for reducing your water and energy costs while also improving the environment for everyone. Chadoak plumbers are trained in hot water heating, solar hot water, water conservation and water sustainability, water recycling including rain water tanks, grey water and septic tanks. We will also be able to assist in comparing the initial cost and running costs of different appliances so you can make an informed choice that is not only cost effective but also environmentally responsible. The GreenPlumbers® 50 point environmental household inspection report will help you work out in detail how much water you currently use around your home, and we will be able to discuss various water saving and environmental options that can be individually planned for your household. Many of these options will also be eligible for State Government rebates that Chadoak can assist you with. Please note that the water and energy calculations provided in the household inspection report and water audit is only a guide to the amount of water and energy used in and around your home. |
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Email us now for a
quote:
greenplumbing@chadoak.com.au
or call: (03) 9561 2266
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If you would
like further information on greenhouse gas emissions, how to conserve
water or energy or how you can reduce your water and energy costs whilst
helping the environment, please visit the GreenPlumbers® website: You will find valuable information & links to:
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