A local community group in West Worthing will benefit from a supply of recycled rainwater, thanks to Network Rail, Southern Water, and Southeast Communities Rail Partnership.
The volunteers, who maintain community gardens near the railway station, will be able to take advantage of recycled rainwater.
Southern Water has donated a water butt and the installation of it free of charge and installed on Network Rail land.
West Worthing is the second station on the Sussex Coast Line to benefit from this joint initiative - in March 2020, Angmering station received a Southern Water butt, installed by GTR contractors, with approval from Network Rail to connect it under the footbridge.
Rowena Tyler, Community Development Officer at South East Communities Rail Partnership said:
"Working with the Friends of West Worthing Group, we identified a secure area where rainwater could be captured and used by the volunteers to maintain their garden.
"I was delighted with the supportive attitude from Network Rail which meant we could accept the generous offer from Southern Water who donated and arranged installation for free. This is a great example of partnership working to achieve Community Rail objectives.”
Sharon Willis, director of communications, Southern region at Network Rail said:
"This is a great initiative and one that we’re committed to continuing across the Southern region in partnership with our community groups and Southern Water.
"We are not just here as an organisation to improve and invest in our infrastructure, equally we’re here to make a positive difference at the heart of the communities we serve."
Barbara Hine, on behalf of the Friends of West Worthing, said:
“Our group at West Worthing is very pleased to have rainwater available for the garden at the station.
"We appreciate the support from both Network Rail and Southern Water with this project and that we are able to be as eco-friendly as possible.”
PHOTOS: Ed Sheeran Makes Surprise Visit To Brighton School
Hove Bar Licence Reviewed After Years Of Complaints
Record Number Of Wild Swimming Spots Designated As Bathing Sites - With Three More In Sussex
Council Calls On West Sussex Residents To Consider Fostering
Meghan, Duchess Of Sussex, Says Nigeria Is 'My Country' On Visit With Prince Harry
Two Men Wanted In Connection With Hastings Fatal Collision
M25 Reopens Seven Hours Ahead Of Schedule
More 'Live' Bus Information Screens To Be Installed In West Sussex
Rare Bee Found In Lewes
Event Bookings Go Live For Worthing Festival ‘24
Comments
Add a comment