WATER
Many successful projects were implemented by the City
of Glen Eira, such as Marlborough Reserve which after
using sub-surface drip irrigation saved between 30 to
40 ML/annum. The City of Glen Eira then committed to
having 60 of its sports grounds utilising drip irrigation
systems to provide lush green sports grounds and
water savings of between 30-60%.
IAL believes that every local council park, roundabout
and other irrigated landscape should be irrigated
using the latest irrigation technology techniques
and practices, particularly drip irrigation. We believe
that drip irrigation, along with applying the latest
technology in water and soil monitoring, will achieve
great results in conserving our plants and our continent
most valuable resources. We encourage city councils
and local governments around Australia to join the
association to contribute to the ongoing regional and
national discussions on the future of irrigation for a
more sustainable development.
improve the industry standards and provide practical
solutions for the efficient use of water in irrigation. Drip
Irrigation for agriculture, commercial and residential
use is on the top of the IAL’s training, certification
and regional meeting agenda. We hosts the biennial
Irrigation Australia Conference and Exhibition which
offers seminars on essential irrigation topics with
key speakers from government, agriculture, and
horticulture, as well as environmental and landscape
industries. Additionally, we also work closely with
other organisations such as the National Water
Commission, the Australian Water Association, Water
Services Association of Australia and other stakeholder
groups to meet the major challenges facing our planet’s
most valuable resource - water. IAL will continue to
produce a number of publications including its flagship
– Irrigation Australia Journal, the leading quarterly
industry publication covering irrigation issues in
Australia and our monthly E-newsletter.
At IAL we are committed to leading the irrigation
industry into the future by providing, regulating and
facilitating education and certification program that
To join Irrigation Australia or to view our upcoming industry
training workshops including our 6-day workshop Irrigation
Essential School visit www.irrigation.org.au
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