According to the company, the innovative PAK FLAT tanks are among the “easiest and fastest to assemble, ready to collect water in under 10 minutes”. Installation requires “no special tools or technical knowledge”. Participating schools are competing to assemble tanks in the fastest time. The winning school will receive $500 for horticultural projects.
Staff and students at Green Square assembled their tank in two minutes and 45 seconds. A brilliant performance!
Principal of Green Square, James Thornton, said the students had been looking forward to receiving the tank and plan on putting the water collected to good use. “We appreciate GreenCo Water donating the tank, which will help us to collect rainwater and keep our beloved school garden thriving,” Mr Thornton said.
“Our garden provides first-hand experience of what it means to be environmentally friendly and the rewards reaped from gardening, which include fresh, healthy and delicious veggies. It is something we, as a community, look forward to instilling in our students,” he added.
The presentation ceremony was a positive and enjoyable event for all involved. The activity engaged students on a number of levels, encouraging teamwork and inviting questions about engineering and conservation.
Environmentalist and member of the GreenCo Water Board, Rob Gell, believes the practicality of the PAK FLAT tank is a valuable step in the future of water conservation. “Given the recent prevalence of natural disasters nationally and globally, it is essential that all sectors of our society understand the need to develop and utilise systems that help us adapt to a changing climate and protect our environment by conserving our water resources.”
