Businesses across the state are always looking for ways to save money - if you can save water in the process, even better!
There has been a project undertaken by HMAA Victoria, Tourism Victoria, Save Water Alliance and the Smart Water Fund which aims to clearly demonstrate the benefits to motels of implementing relatively simple water saving technologies in accommodation premises.
Eight motels across regional Victoria were selected to retrofit water conserving appliances in their kitchens, bathrooms and laundries, with water consumption monitored and the water and financial savings reported. Each motel was initially audited and all existing showers and basins retrofitted with water efficient products. An additional appliance/technology of dual flush toilets and water efficient washing machines were also installed in two of the motels. All modifications were monitored for their effect on water saving and associated financial savings.
The water savings and associated financial savings were monitored for an appropriate duration, with results to assist in raising awareness of water conservation methods amongst regional Victoria’s 500 accommodation enterprises, using real, local examples.
The results, to date, have been very positive across the board, identifying the most effective water saving devices in terms of amount of water saved and the most cost effective devices installed. Since the implementation of water efficiency measures across the eight motel-hotel facilities, the average litres used per guest, per day, has decreased from 253 litres to 200 litres. This represents a decrease in water consumption of 21.1 per cent equating to major savings for the business.
More information will be available on the HMAA Victoria website as the final report is released with a new marketing campaign for all hotels and motels to take advantage of the devices available, as well as where they can be sourced.
Case studies will also be available for businesses to look at savings in real properties and look for assistance in implementing these products in your business