Gisborne Recycled Water Plant upgrade reaches new milestone
16 December 2022
Works have begun on Greater Western Water’s (GWW) Gisborne Recycled Water Plant (RWP) upgrade to help service the region’s growing population.
The $35 million upgrade uses the latest wastewater treatment technology to produce high quality recycled water for irrigation and to improve local waterway health. The upgrade also adopts superior noise reduction measures and will improve the plant’s energy efficiency by almost 40 per cent when at full capacity.
GWW General Manager, Growth and Infrastructure, Amanda Smith said construction of the new treatment facility at the existing site will better serve the local community.
“The region’s population is projected to increase by around 40 per cent by 2036. As more people move into the area, we need to manage the increasing volume of wastewater this growth brings,” she said.
“The upgrade will enable the plant to treat close to 3.65 million litres per day, a big step up on the current two million litres it has capacity to manage.”
Ms Smith said GWW is committed to delivering the best outcomes for the community and the environment.
“We’re prioritising the health of Jacksons Creek and the surrounding environment and working closely with key stakeholders and nearby residents to keep them updated as works progress.”
Service Stream Utilities was appointed to deliver the upgrade. Excavation works will be carried out over the coming months, with building due to begin in March 2023.
The new facility is expected to be operational by 2025. To find out more about the project or register for updates, visit yoursay.gww.com.au/GisborneRWP
Background
The Gisborne RWP was built in the 1980s and treats wastewater from Gisborne, New Gisborne, Macedon and Mount Macedon to currently produce Class B recycled water, which is used for local agriculture and recreation irrigation. The remainder is released into Jacksons Creek under an EPA licence.
