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Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade

The state government has started work on a $20.4 million project to upgrade the Margaret River Wastewater Treatment Plant which will see new treatment equipment, tanks and an additional storage pond.

The upgrade will ensure the plant can safely and efficiently treat increasing volumes of wastewater into the future, as the population in the region continues to grow.

Water minister Dave Kelly said wastewater was 99.97 per cent water as it comes mostly from showers, baths and washing machines.

“Following treatment, 80 per cent of the water exiting the plant is re-used to irrigate a Government-owned woodlot and public open space in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River,” he said.

Water Corporation expect no significant impacts to the community are expected during the works.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2019.

“Given the south-west corner of Western Australia is one of the places on the planet most impacted by climate change, it is important we find safe and reliable alternatives such as this to support the water needs of our community,” Mr Kelly said.

The plant was first constructed in 2001 and is located nearly three kilometres outside of town on Long Road.

About 20 Western Australian workers will be involved in the project and local companies will be subcontracted to complete the work.

“Its great to see such a large project take advantage of local resources and the local workforce.”

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Margaret River Mail

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