Belvedere House, Gardens and Park reopened with the addition of a new water bottle filler, which has been installed, giving free refills to visitors.

Cathaoirleach Ken Glynn, the addition of a water bottle filler is a great asset for visitors.

” Plastic pollution is a serious environmental problem, and these units are a practical solution to reduce and prevent plastic pollution”.

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Sleek, contemporary design
Contactless activation with shut-off timer
The integrated bottle counter conveniently tracks and displays the number of refills
Key AquaPointe moulded components contain Freshield
Non-Refrigerated, delivers Ambient Water
Built-in Panel Locks for easy access to the chiller and filtration
Heavy-duty steel frame
Waterways are lead-free in materials & construction
Built-in drain – no drip tray to empty
Built-in 100 micron strainer stops particles before they enter the waterway

Mary Bannon, visitor services supervisor at Belvedere, stated:

“We are really looking forward to welcoming visitors back. With stunning views of the Jealous Wall, Gothic Arch and lakeshore, the park, play areas, woodland paths, and gardens will be open to explore and enjoy”.

The installation of the water bottle fillers is a waste prevention initiative by the Council’s Environment Department.

“Every day in excess of 220,000 single-use plastic bottles are used in Ireland,” stated Ruth Maxwell, Westmeath’s environmental officer.

“Under this initiative, twelve water bottle fillers have been installed. Each one of these units will play a part in reducing the demand for plastic bottles. Installing the units in public amenities, such as Belvedere, has a dual effect – it is an amenity to the visitor and is also an educational tool to practically demonstrate how our actions can make a difference”.

The water bottle fillers are a unit that allows the user to insert their reusable bottle into the unit, and it fills the bottle automatically, without any need for touch or contact. There is a digital counter on the unit, and it records the number of refills per unit.