Water Fact:
The Visitor Reception building collects rainwater in a large underground tank for use in the kitchen, cafe and toilets to save reticulated mains water. Treated waste water from the building is used for irrigation in sections of the garden.

Water Fact:
In the Garden, water is used wisely in water efficient drip irrigation and conserved by use of mulches and by growing hardy and drought tolerant plants.

Water recycling Once used, water can be treated and used over and over again	Water harvesting Water is collected and stored, or directed into landscaped recharge zones
Drip irrigation Promotes root spread and stability. Can apply treated waste or saline water	Mulching Insulates soil and roots, reduces salt build-up and evaporation to 70%
Plant selection Arid zone plants are specially adapted to use water efficiently.	Soil conditioning Organic material with water-holding properties can be added to soil.