On Saturday 25 June, East Gippsland Water will be running a public open morning at the Paynesville wastewater treatment facility – where the local community can learn more about how their wastewater is treated and recycled, and about upgrades to the site.
All the wastewater entering the facility is treated to a standard that makes it suitable to recycle for environmental beneficial purposes – most notably for irrigation.
Follow the journey along the treatment process and hear how East Gippsland Water has been addressing the challenges presented over the last 12 months from exceptionally high rainfall. Then hear how the wastewater treatment and irrigation infrastructure is being upgraded to contain the impacts of future extreme wet weather events on the site and to meet population growth – by expanding the area available for irrigation and constructing a new irrigation storage lagoon.
Due to boggy ground conditions there will be no public car parking available at the site. Access will be available only via pre-booked places on a free shuttle bus service, which will be operating between Paynesville and the site:
Departs Paynesville for wastewater treatment Arrives back in Paynesville
facility (pick up point – car park in front of
Progress Jetty/toilet block, Esplanade)
– 9.00am – 10.15am
– 11.00am – 12.15pm
Interested? You will need to book a spot on the bus and tour in advance. Contact East Gippsland Water on 1800 671 841 and please remember to wear sensible footwear and warm clothing on the day.
