South Gippsland Water is continuing to progress upgrades at the Meeniyan Wastewater Treatment Plant, with the project on track for completion by the end of the year. The upgrade project is focused on improving treatment performance, supporting long-term environmental outcomes and ensuring the facility can continue to meet future operational and regulatory requirements. Managing Director, […]
South Gippsland Water is continuing to progress upgrades at the Meeniyan Wastewater Treatment Plant, with the project on track for completion by the end of the year.
The upgrade project is focused on improving treatment performance, supporting long-term environmental outcomes and ensuring the facility can continue to meet future operational and regulatory requirements.
Managing Director, Robert Murphy, said strong progress had been made across both design and construction activities.
“Detailed design work is now largely complete, including the full design of the new onsite irrigation system, which will support increased reuse and improved management of treated wastewater,” Mr Murphy said.
“On-ground works are also advancing well, with the access track upgrade completed and civil works now underway to prepare the site for installation of the new Dissolved Air Flotation unit and associated components.”
The new Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) unit is currently being fabricated off site, with materials ordered and scheduled for delivery in the coming months.
The Meeniyan Wastewater Treatment Plant operates as a lagoon-based treatment system, with treated wastewater managed through onsite irrigation and discharge to Stony Creek. The upgrade works are designed to improve nutrient removal and enhance overall plant performance, helping to protect the health of local waterways and surrounding ecosystems into the future.
To support community safety during construction, new signage and safety gates have also been installed where the site meets the Great Southern Rail Trail. These measures were developed in consultation with South Gippsland Shire Council to ensure safe public access, including to the nearby Meeniyan Bird Hide, throughout the construction period.
“Open communication with our community and stakeholders remains a priority as the project moves through its next stages,” Mr Murphy said.
“The Meeniyan Wastewater Treatment Plant is both important infrastructure and a valued environmental feature for the local community, and we’re committed to ensuring it continues to operate responsibly for years to come.”
