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Western Treatment Plant Open Day 2012

April 10, 2012

The Open Day at the Western Treatment Plant is one of the highlights of the year because it is our chance to show people ‘What is Sewage?’ Last month we welcomed visitors from all parts of Melbourne and beyond. We offered visitors the choice of bus tours, each with a different view of the Western Treatment Plant. Some people [...]

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School tours

School tours available at the sewage treatment plants

Excursion programs are available for students in year 3 to VCE at the Western Treatment Plant and for students in year 7 to VCE at the Eastern Treatment Plant. Classroom activities linked to VELS can be downloaded to use before or after your visit. Discover how sewage is treated and cleaned to produce recycled water. Watch science and technology at work and challenge your perceptions of sewage as a resource.

Come and see for yourself