Mansfield currently holds the football trophy after defeating Euroa in June last year, while Euroa's A-grade netball team secured its second consecutive netball trophy en route to its premiership victory.
The initiative, now in its third year, showcases the recycled water standpipes installed by Goulburn Valley Water in collaboration with Strathbogie and Mansfield shires.
These Class B recycled water facilities serve construction works, sports fields, golf courses and other green spaces.
Goulburn Valley Water managing director Steve Capewell said the significance of the event goes beyond the sporting rivalry.
“It highlights Goulburn Valley Water's commitment to finding sustainable water supply options for towns across our region,“ Capewell said.
“Given the current dry conditions and pressure on water sources in both towns, promotion of recycled water as an alternative supply of water becomes even more relevant.”
The event also promotes the Greening Euroa project, which is seeking $3.8 million in Victorian and Federal Government funding to construct a recycled water supply pipeline for schools and sporting grounds at Euroa.
The matches will be played at Euroa's Memorial Oval, with football and netball trophies up for grabs.
And the stakes are high on the football front.
Mansfield, fifth, will be looking to make it three wins on the spin, but for the Pies, their finals aspirations may well hinge on this clash.
Two games outside the six, Euroa needs a victory to keep its hopes of a fifth consecutive finals series alive.
The Eagles are the current holders of the cup with a 41-point win over the Pies in round 18 last year.
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