There were many benefits to be gained by converting an old open infiltration basin into neatly landscaped, native planted raingarden, which still caters for the stormwater runoff volume from a 1 in 100 storm event.

Moonee Valley City Council give mains water and associated restrictions the flick at Maribyrnong Park in favour of treated borewater, stored in an innovative, secure, underground artificial aquifer supplied by EcoAID.