Water for the thirsty

On hot days any new water fountain is certainly popular with the passing public. This is certainly the case for the one in front of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Traralgon.
A new footpath/cycle path has steadily been extended and now links Traralgon with Morwell, passing by the front of the Traralgon Church. Suggestions were made to the local Council by church members about the benefits for joggers, cyclists, walkers, woofers and other users of a fountain.
Though it took some time and plenty of persistent discussion, especially by David Mirtschin, the Latrobe City Council together with Gippsland Water and Good Shepherd have now installed a park bench with an adjacent water drinking fountain complete with dog bowl, along the walking and bicycle path in front of the church. The water is supplied by the congregation via a pipe from its water supply. A welcome gift for the thirsty.