Wastewater treatment
The project has now reached a milestone and the Development Application (DA) has been submitted for the bioreactor (secondary treatment) upgrades.
The DA process allows for stakeholders and members of the community to provide a direct submission to Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Director (EPSDD), the independent planning authority, about the project and Icon Water’s construction plans.
It is another way for the community and stakeholders to participate in these projects, this time, through the planning approvals process.
Submissions to the DA are due by 4 March 2024.
Our wastewater treatment process
Our wastewater treatment process
Our wastewater treatment plant has served Canberra’s needs for decades, but some of our assets are aging and elements of the treatment process are nearing capacity. We have a responsibility to protect our environment and continue providing high-quality wastewater services to our community. To do this we need to upgrade, or replace, elements of our treatment process.
Our plans include two significant projects for our primary wastewater treatment plant, Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre (LMWQCC). The first project is focused on our bioreactors and the other targets biosolids.
After rigorous assessment of a number of options, we have now selected technologies for each project. To find out more about the options considered and our decision making process visit our project page.
Timeline – phase one engagement
The purpose of phase one of our engagement was to inform further communication and engagement on the projects and to test our thinking and decision-making approach.
Timeline – phase two engagement
The purpose of phase two of our engagement is educate the broader community about the projects, test ideas and seek feedback.