New tap fountain for Selkirk courts

A SENSOR operated drinking water fountain has been installed at Selkirk Stadium’s new outdoor 3×3 basketball courts, in partnership between Central Highlands Water together, Basketball Ballarat and the City of Ballarat.

Users of the freshly minted outdoor space have been asking for more accessible water conveniences, and CHW’s managing director Paul O’Donohue said the fountain will provide that and much more.

“This new fountain provides a great opportunity to remind everyone, especially the younger generation, of the importance of keeping healthy, staying hydrated and reducing single-use plastic waste,” he said.

“The hands-free sensor technology used on the fountain also reduces touch-points for increased hygiene and greater user safety.”

Basketball Ballarat CEO Neville Ivey said the fountain will be accessible to everyone at the venue, and will benefit the recent addition of the new courts.

“All of us at Basketball Ballarat are thrilled to see a new Choose Tap drinking fountain installed as part of the new three by three outdoor basketball courts at Selkirk Stadium,” he said.

“These fountains allow all participants and spectators to access freshwater to refill their reusable drink bottles and stay hydrated across the venue, both inside and out.

“The Ballarat Miners advocate making tap water your drink of choice and continue to promote the benefits of having a balanced and active lifestyle, across the local community.”

As backers of CHW’s Choose Tap program, the venues also stocks the water utility’s reusable stainless-steel drink bottles at the Selkirk Stadium store with all proceeds donated to local charity, WRISC Family Violence Support.