Over £10k awarded to boost water efficiency in Moray

Water retailer provides vital funding for public sector

MORAY COUNCIL has recently benefitted from environmental and cost-saving improvements thanks to the latest round of funding from a specialist water efficiency initiative.

This year, Business Stream has awarded £100,000 from its annual Water Efficiency Fund to public sector projects across Scotland, with over £10k of the Fund going to Moray Council. The aim of the Fund is to support organisations across Scotland the use water more efficiently.

Business Stream, headquartered in Edinburgh, established its Public Sector Scotland (PSS) Water Efficiency Fund in 2020 as an annual initiative to assist organisations, such as local councils, charities, schools and universities, to deliver environmental efficiencies and financial savings through water efficiency projects.

This year’s judging panel, made up of senior representatives from Business Stream and with adjudication from Scottish Procurement, reviewed 32 applications totalling more than half a million pounds in value.

Jo Dow, Chief Executive of Business Stream said: “The number and quality of submissions received this year has been really incredible, highlighting the commitment of public sector organisations to drive sustainability improvements and reduce their environmental footprint.”

Most of the awarded projects are expected to be implemented in the coming months, with Moray Council already completing its project and benefiting from £10,200 to install water‑saving taps across the region.
 

Chair of Moray Council’s Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee, Cllr Marc Macrae, said: “This funding will allow us to make improvements across several sites, reducing water consumption and supporting sustainability.”

Across Scotland, other projects benefiting from the fund include Scottish Fire and Rescue, who will use their funding to conduct water audits and NHS Forth Valley, who plan to supply and install 40 water butts at their sites.

This year’s awards continue to build on the momentum of previous rounds. In 2024, the fund was doubled from £50,000 to £100,000 to meet growing demand.

All projects have been selected based on their potential for lasting savings and the strength of their delivery plans. Each will receive ongoing support from Business Stream to ensure successful implementation and maximum benefit.