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Drought? This Estate Captures Rainwater!
9 Nov
Summary
- Wimpole Estate installed new rainwater tanks to combat drought.
- The tanks will save approximately 26,000 litres of water annually.
- A government grant funded the water efficiency initiative.
Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire has implemented a new water conservation strategy by installing 15 rainwater storage tanks and a pumping system in its Walled Gardens. This project aims to mitigate the effects of drought and ensure the gardens remain in good condition during drier months.
The initiative, supported by a grant from the Water Efficiency Cambridgeshire Fund, is expected to conserve approximately 26,000 litres of water annually. Head gardener Ciaran Taylor highlighted the benefit of new monitoring systems that allow continuous tracking of water usage and supply.
This investment is part of a broader effort to enhance water efficiency at the National Trust property, which is situated in one of England's driest regions. Previous efforts include a 5,000-litre rainwater capture system integrated into the Walled Garden Glasshouse in 2015.
