What's this project all about?
The Penna Recycled Water Scheme (RWS) receives treated effluent from Kirabati, Sorell and Midway Point Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs).
A project to expand the existing Penna Recycled Water Scheme and cease discharge to nearby waterways was delivered during 2023.
The existing Recycled water scheme delivered an average of 80 Kilolitres (KL) of recycled water annually, the expanded scheme has increased this by an approximate additional 100 KL per year.
Expansion of the Penna RWS Scheme has enabled the surplus treated effluent volume to be sustainably and beneficially re-used therefore ceasing discharge to the Pitt Water Nature Reserve and eliminating future environmental harm to this significant wetland area.
The scope of the project included:
- An upgrade to the sewage pump station
- Construction of a 6km pipeline from the pump station to reuse customers along Shark Point Road
- New connections for existing and new reuse customers
The expansion of the Penna Recycled Water Scheme will deliver improved environmental outcomes for region and also provide local farmers will a valuable irrigation supply.
We would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding throughout the delivery of this essential infrastructure project.
This project is one of four in Tasmania to secure funding from the Federal Government ‘National Water Grid Fund’.
Changed pedestrian access, please follow all directional signage.
Construction of the reuse water pipeline.