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25.01.2022 GET IN QUICK! Guess how many Darwin properties have tuned up their irrigation systems through our free Garden Tune Up this past year? It's in the thousands! Check out the video to find out, and to see what is included. Have you booked your free Garden Tune Up yet? (Eligibility: One service per property, each financial year.**) Save: The Garden Tune Up will help you save water in the garden, our highest area of water use in Darwin.... Details: www.livingwatersmart.com.au/gardentuneup Book direct with one of our friendly registered suppliers. www.livingwatersmart.com.au/find-a-tradie ** You must have a working, programmable irrigation system or controller already in place, and are connected to the Darwin mains water supply. Power and Water

23.01.2022 We want to partner with remote schools and communities to help ensure the sustainability of water supply. That's My Water! Bush Schools, is a real life, authentic learning program, that provides cultural and scientific perspective and helps students understand their local water story. Make a difference to your community!... Email: [email protected] or Phone: 89955861 For more information go to http://bit.ly/bushschools

23.01.2022 Easter is upon us, and what a blessing the recent rain has been in Darwin. For many suburbs, anyway! Our Weather Web is glowing with green icons all over the city where suburbs have had >30mm of rain this week. This means you can TURN OFF YOUR IRRIGATION for Easter. Check out your nearest weather station using the link below. We wish you all a HAPPY EASTER, whatever you are doing! In our team there are plans to camp in the backyard, binge on Netflix movies, eat chocolate every day, and have virtual get-togethers with friends and family interstate and overseas. What are your plans? Power and Water

23.01.2022 The future of our communities depends on sustainable water use, so, Thats My Water! is partnering with Territory bush schools! If you are a teacher or parent and want to get involved in the program and access our free curriculum resources please contact :... [email protected] powerwater.com.au 89955861 For more information go to: http://bit.ly/bushschools Power and Water

23.01.2022 We found this little leaking beauty in Darwin this week! Do you know what your irrigation system is doing when you are not looking? THIS weekend, turn it on for a few minutes and 'walk the line', checking for any spurting sprays, water going where it shouldn't be, leaks or anything else not as it should be. Maybe it is time for a FREE Garden Tune Up with one of our friendly suppliers to help you save water. Check out the details here www.livingwatersmart.com....au/gardentuneup Have a great weekend! Power and Water

21.01.2022 TOP END GARDENING TIP #9, brought to you from our wonderful Garden Tune Up suppliers. This dry season, don't throw the baby out with the bathwater! Dan from Down2Earth Gardens & Landscapes, says...If you have kids then use your bath water to water pot plants. If you are having a shower then put a laundry bucket in there with you! You can find more great gardening advice from Dan in the link below. ... Remember, you can still access our free Garden Tune Up service during COVID-19 restrictions whilst maintaining social distancing outdoors. Power and Water

21.01.2022 TOP END GARDENING TIP #6, brought to you from our wonderful Garden Tune Up suppliers. This ones asking you to think ahead! Nick from ND Irrigation and Turf reminds us that while poorly designed and installed irrigation systems may be cheaper initially, they will use more water and end up costing us more in the long run. Thanks Nick! You can find more great gardening advice from Nick in the link below.... Remember, you can still access our free Garden Tune Up service during COVID-19 restrictions whilst maintaining social distancing outdoors. Power and Water

21.01.2022 School's back in for us too! We're working again with Grade 5 & 6 students in five Darwin schools to teach them all about the Darwin Water Story as part of the That's My Water! program. It is our fifth year, and the kids love it! They get to learn where their water comes from, how it gets to their tap, and how to be efficient with it. At the end of the term, they present their own projects about water - videos, brochures, games and posters. Their creativity is endless! Than...k you to the schools participating this year - Parap Primary School - Working Together Manunda Terrace Primary School Anula Primary School Bakewell Primary School Durack School NT Power and Water

20.01.2022 After visiting thousands of gardens in Darwin, we have decided to revise our water use advice to ensure you all have a healthy garden going into the dry season. The 3 main changes are as follows: 1. Set your watering schedule to run TEN times per day. 2. Water the rocks in your garden - this helps keep your plants cool.... 3. Point your sprinklers to not only water your plants, but also the driveway, the gutter or even the car. It has the extra bonus of keeping everything clean. If you need some extra advice, call one of our irrigation specialists for a free Garden Tune Up service. They are really sensible people. www.livingwatersmart.com.au/find-a-tradie Power and Water

20.01.2022 What is Darwin’s Weather Web? It's a network of over thirty weather stations on school rooftops scattered around the Darwin region. The Weather Web provides current suburb by suburb weather data that can be accessed by anyone in the community and used to make smart decisions about efficient watering in the garden. ... For more information check out the video on Living Water Smart’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWnInjVBXo0

20.01.2022 How awesome is this?! NT rapper Baker Boy has teamed up with Power and Water to take students on a tour all across the NT, to show them where their water comes from, how it gets to their tap and how they can help save their precious resource. The three-part video series, called That's My Water! is designed for school students, but we suspect all the adults might enjoy a sneak peek at the videos too! You can view the videos and teachers can download the school resources a...nd workbooks here www.powerwater.com.au/thatsmywater Thanks Baker Boy!

20.01.2022 Darwin - a mid-month moment for you, as the sun starts to set on our wet season... While April marks the first time this wet season we've exceeded a monthly average for rainfall, the Top End is still experiencing another 'dry' wet season. To date in Darwin, we've had 70.8% of the long-term average rainfall, or 1170.6mm (using the airport gauge). Last wet season's final total at the end of April was 1177.8mm. That leaves about a 500mm shortfall between the long-term average... of 1682.5mm and the total's we've had last wet season and so far this season. Thank you to our friends @BOM_NT for this data. But wait...the wet season isn't over until 30 April! Who is hoping there is a last-minute rush on rainfall? Power and Water

19.01.2022 Meet Craig from Pro North Plumbing, one of our irrigation specialists who can provide our free Garden Tune Up service at your home or workplace. Craig's top tip for the dry season is: "Water with the appropriate schedule in terms of days each week, and time for each of your zones. Keep an eye on your irrigation nozzles to ensure they are flowing well and the way you want them to."... To find out more about booking a Garden Tune Up visit www.livingwatersmart.com.au/gardentuneup Power and Water

18.01.2022 Australia has been diagnosed with an addiction to tap water! Do you know how many times a day you reach for your taps? We are proud sponsors of Water Night. Improve your water mindfulness!... Sign up at www.waternight.com.au #waternightchallenge

17.01.2022 Here's a great way to spend a wet season Sunday this weekend! We are proud to support Deckchair Cinema's Flix in the Wet movie program and we have 2 x Double Passes to give away for EACH movie this Sunday, 1 March. **All you have to do is answer one question to go into the draw: Q: IN THE AVERAGE DARWIN HOME, WHAT PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL HOUSEHOLD WATER USE IS IN THE GARDEN? Hint: Visit www.livingwatersmart.com.au/gardentuneup... FILMS: 3.30pm - ONE LAST DEAL 5.30pm - BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON Read more here www.flixinthewet.com/ Terms and Conditions: - Respond with your answer as a comment below, and let us know which movie you would prefer to see. - TWO double passes are available for each movie. - Competition closes 5pm Saturday 29 Feb, 2020. - Correct entries will go into a draw to be drawn randomly. - Winners will be announced by 6pm Saturday 29 Feb, 2020, as a comment on this post and via a private Facebook message to the winners.

16.01.2022 TOP END GARDENING TIP #10, brought to you from our wonderful Garden Tune Up suppliers. Do these TWO things... In the dry season, Quentin from Darwin Mowing recommends mulching and fertilising for a strong, healthy, water efficient garden. Thanks Quentin! You can find more great gardening advice from Quentin in the link below and he can help you with tailored advice during a free Garden Tune Up.... Remember, you can still access our free Garden Tune Up service during COVID-19 restrictions whilst maintaining social distancing outdoors. Power and Water

15.01.2022 REMINDER: If you want to install or repair a garden reticulation system under the NT Home Improvement Scheme, applications close at 5pm TODAY, Friday 17 April. You must include a quote with your application by 5pm today. The scheme operates on a voucher system, with home owners receiving either:... - a voucher worth $4,000 if you contribute at least $1,000 of your own money, or - a voucher worth $6,000 if you contribute at least $2,000 of your own money. Find out more below.

15.01.2022 DARWIN GARDENING TIP #8, brought to you from our wonderful Garden Tune Up suppliers. Rob from Greener Grass NT recommends that you reduce your watering schedule from running every day, to just run every second or third day. Your plants will be just as healthy. Thanks Rob! You can find more great gardening advice from Rob in the link below. Remember, if you would prefer not to adjust your irrigation schedule yourself, you can get it done as part of our free Garden Tune Up ...service. You can still access the service during COVID-19 restrictions whilst maintaining social distancing outdoors. Power and Water

15.01.2022 Did you know that 75% of Darwin region residents believe that we have an unlimited water supply? This is a myth! Yes, there is plenty of water when it rains in the wet season, but only a small portion of it actually falls in the dam. 93% of rainfall in the Darwin harbour catchman falls outside the Darwin River Dam. ... For more information visit livingwatersmart.com.au

14.01.2022 TOP END GARDENING TIP #3, brought to you from our wonderful Garden Tune Up suppliers. Have you booked your FREE Garden Tune Up yet? Get your secateurs out ! Peter from Austec Irrigation Pty Ltd explains that it's a great time of year to do the pruning to be ready for the long dry season. Thanks Peter! You can find more great gardening advice from Peter in the link below. ... To book a free Garden Tune Up with one of our suppliers visit www.livingwatersmart.com.au/gardentuneup Remember, you can still access the Garden Tune Up service during COVID-19 restrictions whilst maintaining social distancing outdoors. Power and Water

13.01.2022 Water is precious in our communities. Never walk away from a flowing tap, always turn it off. For more information about saving water in your community, ... visit www.powerwater.com.au https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss5CSCyIgNI

11.01.2022 Fun facts: More than half the water consumed in Darwin is in homes, followed by the commercial About 75% of our household water is outdoors, with most being used in the garden as well as being lost in leaks. For more information on how to save water visit livingwatersmart.com.au

10.01.2022 Forget Wheres Wally! Wheres Darwin?! Feels like the wet season #BOM_NT

09.01.2022 Yesterday's rain was THE BEST! The winner of our impromptu office 'who got the most rainfall' prize on the Weather Web is...drum roll... Darwin Middle School with 253 mm in the last 7 days ! Look up your closest weather station to find out how much rain you received ... P.s. We KNOW you've made sure your irrigation is OFF . Power and Water

09.01.2022 Pop this in your diary for 4-5 April! We are thrilled to be a part of this event. Happy gardening

08.01.2022 TOP END GARDENING TIP #7, brought to you by our wonderful Garden Tune Up suppliers. Nutrients are awesome! Gerry from Longgrass Mowing says: "The best tip for saving water in the dry season, is to improve the overall health of your garden by creating and improving the nutrients in your soil by fertilising twice a year with a good organic fertiliser. A strong healthy garden requires less water!" Thanks Gerry! You can find more great gardening advice from Gerry in the link belo...w. Remember, you can still access our free Garden Tune Up service during COVID-19 restrictions whilst maintaining social distancing outdoors. Power and Water

08.01.2022 *Garden Tune Up services - COVID-19 update* Hi Darwin, We want to let you know that our free Garden Tune Up service is still available. We would like to continue to help you save your precious water and money. See some of our friendly irrigation suppliers below :-) ... If you are staying at home at the moment, your garden is a great place to spend some time to recharge. A Garden Tune Up can be completed whilst maintaining social distancing outdoors. If you have any concerns or questions, please check with your chosen supplier about their own COVID-19 procedures. You can find a list here www.livingwatersmart.com.au/find-a-tradie If you have any general questions, dont hesitate to call us on 08 8995 5861 or email [email protected] Power and Water

08.01.2022 Use Living Water Smart’s Weather Web to help you make smart decisions about watering your garden, based on the rainfall in or nearby your suburb. The Weather Web map shows you the exact location of the weather station in or nearby your suburb. Remember these guidelines about how much water your garden needs to stay healthy: Your garden generally needs at least 10 mm each time it rains, or is watered.... Your garden generally needs just 30 mm of water over 7 days. Every garden is different. Follow the above two guidelines, but always keep an eye on your plants and give them a drink if they look thirsty. For more information visit livingwatersmart.com.au

07.01.2022 Calling all Professional Irrigators & Irrigation Companies in Katherine & Darwin! Our last Garden Tune Up training day for this financial year is on 1st September 2020 - and will take place in Darwin.... For more information, or to register your interest, please email [email protected] Power and Water

07.01.2022 Hi Darwin, some of you almost fell hook, line and sinker apparently! Just a quick follow up - we DID NOT mean what we said yesterday about: 1. watering your garden TEN times a day 2. watering your rocks, or 3. pointing your sprinklers towards the gutter, driveway or car! ... Just in case any of you didn't realise the date yesterday! It is a bit hard to keep up with everything at the moment, we know. But we were serious about our advice to call one of our irrigation specialists for a free Garden Tune Up service. Especially if programing your controller makes you frown big time! They are always happy to help. www.livingwatersmart.com.au/find-a-tradie

07.01.2022 Well take the rain which ever way it comes - sideways, upside down or inside out! Just let there be rain. Did you get some of this at your place this morning?

07.01.2022 Living Water Smart, a Power and Water initiative, has developed That’s My Water! a school curriculum unit, tailored to Year 5 and 6 Darwin students, about sustainable water use in their region. That’s My Water! is part of a broader education program to generate community awareness and reduce household water consumption in the Darwin region. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N32Rc9VW6jg

07.01.2022 Do you own or run a business in Darwin? Power and Water’s Weather Web can help you save water and money off your bottom line. Through the Weather Web, a smart irrigation controller can reduce water use by automatically adjusting the irrigation schedule to suit current or forecast weather conditions. Don’t have a smart irrigation controller? ... You can still access weather and rainfall data for your suburb at the Weather Web to help you determine if you should turn your irrigation on or off. To find out more, visit livingwatersmart.com.au

06.01.2022 TOP END GARDENING TIP #1, brought to you from our wonderful Garden Tune Up suppliers - this time from Peter at Residential Irrigation... But first, what's our FREE Garden Tune Up service? Find out here www.livingwatersmart.com.au/gardentuneup PETER'S TIP:... Heres a must do for the end of the wet season/ start of the dry season... Fertilise your garden at the change of seasons and plant grevilleas if you are looking for a good screening plant. They have great bird attracting flowers and need little water and maintenance . Thanks Peter! Remember, you can still access our Garden Tune Up service during COVID-19 restrictions whilst maintaining social distancing outdoors. Power and Water

06.01.2022 WELCOME to the dry season Darwin! YIPPEE! There is lots to celebrate, especially now that we can go camping and fishing :-) REMEMBER, the dry season is also a great time to get a FREE Garden Tune Up service to help get your irrigation system and garden in order. Book today with one of our irrigation tradies - www.livingwatersmart.com.au/find-a-tradie You can still access the service during COVID-19 restrictions whilst maintaining social distancing outdoors. Enjoy the long we...ekend, whatever you get up to! Power and Water

05.01.2022 If you are looking for some great sustainability sessions or easy listening over the weekend, join in for free. Have a great long weekend in the Top End Costa Georgiadis Official

05.01.2022 Meet our youngest team member Dylan! His dad is our Coordinator of Water Demand, Joel. Congrats Joel! Dylan still needs to learn the ropes. However, with some help from the new uniforms we made him, Dylan is already reminding his dad to do the "3 Step Leak Check" at home. That's household water leaks, not the nappy variety! If you want to learn the 3 Step Leak Check, visit this link www.livingwatersmart.com.au/articles/how-find-and-fix-leaks ... It takes 5 minutes! Power and Water

05.01.2022 TOP END GARDENING TIP #4, brought to you from our wonderful Garden Tune Up suppliers! Get mulching people! Jack from Water Dynamics Darwin recommends fertilising and mulching your garden, especially when the weather is hot and steamy . Thanks Jack! You can find more great gardening advice from Jack in the link below... Remember, you can still access our free Garden Tune Up service during COVID-19 restrictions whilst maintaining social distancing outdoors. Power and Water

05.01.2022 TOP END GARDENING TIP #2, brought to you from our wonderful Garden Tune Up suppliers! Have you booked your free Garden Tune Up yet? At the end of the wet/ start of the dry season, Tony from Universal Plants NT recommends mulching to help retain moisture in the ground and to consider installing a smart irrigation controller to stop water being wasted in the shoulder and wet seasons. Thanks Tony! Find more great gardening advice from Tony in the link below. ... To book a free Garden Tune Up with one of our suppliers visit www.livingwatersmart.com.au/gardentuneup Remember, you can still access the Garden Tune Up service during COVID-19 restrictions whilst maintaining social distancing outdoors. Power and Water

04.01.2022 We all love a downpour in Darwin, no matter how short-lived! Rainfall has been pretty patchy in Darwin this week, but some of you may be surprised just how much you have had - enough to turn off your irrigation for several days (>30mm)! You can check out the rainfall in or around your suburb at www.livingwatersmart.com.au/weatherweb Here in Woolner at the office, we got 5.3mm in the last hour (as at 3pm). And the Weather Web tells us that we have had just over 30mm in the last 7 days. So we'll turn off our irrigation for a few days, helping to save precious water :-) Power and Water

04.01.2022 TOP END GARDENING TIP #5, brought to you from our wonderful Garden Tune Up suppliers. Remember, plants are night owls and early risers! Michael from Killarney Homes recommends watering late at night or early in the morning to minimise evaporation and give your plants are great start to the day! Thanks Michael! You can find more great gardening advice from Michael in the link below. ... Remember, you can still access our free Garden Tune Up service during COVID-19 restrictions whilst maintaining social distancing outdoors. Power and Water

02.01.2022 Some Rockstar news as you head into the weekend! Power and Water's new water conservation campaign for NT school students made it into Rolling Stone Magazine. Fancy that! Thanks Baker Boy - it has been a great team effort. Our NT kids will love it :-)

01.01.2022 Did it rain at your place yesterday evening? These stunning cloud photos taken from the 'rocksitters club' at East Point were delightful to look at...but alas produced no rain in the area. So how do the Bureau of Meteorology forecast rain? There's so many times we're sure it's going to rain, and then nothing, zilch, diddly squat. Read more here to find out how BOM's meteorologists try to answer that question of all questions: "Is it going to rain?" https://bit.ly/2V3wUnx Power and Water #BOM_NT

01.01.2022 Power and Water provides essential services to 72 remote communities and has partnered with communities to develop these water and energy conservation messages. For more information visit www.powerwater.com.au https://www.youtube.com/watch