Standpipe Cup a reminder of Greening Euroa project

10 June, 2025

Goulburn Valley League rivals Euroa and Mansfield will contest the 2025 Standpipe Cup for a third time this weekend to remind the community of the resource available to use recycled water to irrigate public green spaces.

Goulburn Valley Water worked with the Shire of Strathbogie and Mansfield Shire councils to install recycled water standpipes in both towns in 2020 and 2023.

This type of standpipe supplies Class B recycled water that can be accessed by customers to use on construction works, and for watering sports fields, golf courses and other green spaces. The recycle standpipe is designed to reduce pressure on drinking water supplies in Euroa and Mansfield by providing an alternate source of water for activities not dependent on drinking water.

The Standpipe Cup is in its third year and Mansfield currently holds the football trophy after beating Euroa in what were ironically wet conditions in June last year. Euroa won both trophies in the inaugural year, with its premiership winning A grade netball team winning the title for a second occasion on the way to the flag last year.

The teams will again do battle for the two trophies at Euroa’s Memorial Oval in their Round eight clash on Saturday 14 June.

Goulburn Valley Water Managing Director Steve Capewell said the message behind the Standpipe Cup was as important as the result of the games.

“It highlights Goulburn Valley Water’s commitment to finding sustainable water supply options for towns across our region. Given the current dry conditions and pressure on water sources in both towns, promotion of recycled water as an alternative supply of water becomes even more relevant,” he said.

The Standpipe Cup also provides the opportunity to promote the Greening Euroa project, with stakeholders continuing to work with government to secure funding to build a recycled water supply pipeline to water schools and sport grounds in the town.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Claire Ewart-Kennedy said the Standpipe Cup is a fantastic way to spotlight a smart, sustainable solution that’s helping our communities adapt to a drying climate.

“By using recycled water to keep our sporting fields and public spaces green, we’re easing the pressure on drinking water and building a more resilient future for Euroa,” she said.

“We’re proud to be able to bring the importance of the Greening Euroa project to the attention of the community.”

To make this project a reality, $3.8 million in funding from Victorian and Federal Government grants in water infrastructure and innovation sectors is required. The proposal ticks all the boxes of being a climate smart, cost efficient and community inspired project.

For more information on recycled water standpipes, visit Standpipes | Goulburn Valley Water (www.gvwater.vic.gov.au/standpipes).

To find out more about Greening Euroa, visit https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/environment/greeningeuroa/.