We’re delighted to have been able to visit Blenheim School last week to see The Great Drain Game in use. It was exciting to see the project come to fruition, and to witness the understanding in the children’s eyes as they got to see firsthand what their choices meant ‘downstream’ in the stormwater and wastewater systems.

Marlborough District Council’s Freshwater Educator, Anna Crowe, is doing a great job inspiring local Marlborough children about  water conservation and helping them to understand that their actions can make a difference.

We understand Anna has lots of bookings to take The Great Drain Game to Marlborough schools – so it will, no doubt, be coming to a school near you!

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We’re delighted to announce our 2015 project to celebrate World Water Day is ‘The Great Drain Game’.

We’re sponsoring the development of an interactive resource called “The Great Drain Game” which the Marlborough District Council will use to teach local primary school students and the wider community about how our wastewater and stormwater systems work – as well as reinforce messages around water conservation.

Water is set to become a huge issue for, Marlborough, New Zealand, and the world. The latest report from the UN predicts a 40% water shortfall by 2030. We believe it’s critical we take a proactive approach in regards to the smart use of water, and an awareness of water conservation. What better place to start than with educating the next generation.

The Marlborough District Council’s freshwater educator, Anna Crowe, delivers a stormwater education programme in schools – and this resource will allow the programme to become a very hands-on learning experience. The resource will also be available for use at community events, such as the Amazing Eco-Race and school galas.

The Great Drain Game is the second in our series of World Water Day projects for Southern Water Engineering – with the 2014 project being the rainwater tank at Springlands School.

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