Water in the world (Year 7/8) - Western Treatment Plant

Water in the world (Year 7/8) - Western Treatment Plant
AUD $12.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Location: Werribee, VIC

Learning outcomes

  • Describe how water is a renewable natural resource that is finite
  • Explain how the natural water cycle works and how humans have altered the process
  • Know that water is a scarce resource, and it needs to be managed to ensure water security
  • Know that the liveability of Melbourne depends on a safe and secure supply of water; as well as treatment of waste water
  • Explain the different methods to overcoming water scarcity; both by reducing demand for water and increasing the supply of water
  • Understand that Melbourne's water security will be impacted by climate change

Student activities

  • Explore the sewage treatment plant by bus
  • Observe the process of sewage treatment, from when sewage enters the plant to its treatment and reuse or release
  • Explore how water moves through an urban environment with a model city
  • Work in groups to create a water smart city using a model city
  • Discuss how they are part of the natural and urban water cycle

Curriculum links 

  • Geography: VCGGK105, VCGGK107, VCGGK108, VCGGC101, VCGGK112 
  • Science: VCSSU100, VCSSU101 

Bookings

Submit your booking request by selecting available dates in the calendar. We require at least four weeks' notice for tour bookings. 

Note:

  1. Prices are quoted per person and are GST inclusive
  2. No additional cost for teaching staff
  3. A minimum $375 fee applies to your booking
  4. Maximum group size is 60
  5. Submitting a booking request does not constitute a confirmed booking or final price

Bus hire

Groups must supply a bus for the tour and ensure the bus company has an appropriate public liability insurance policy ($10 million minimum). 

Safety requirements

For safety, all visitors to the Western Treatment Plant must meet minimum dress standards that include:
  • Required: long sleeves, long pants/trousers and enclosed shoes. 
  • Not allowed: shorts, skirts, open-toed shoes, high heels or sandals.

Additional information

  • Visits will be cancelled on days declared a Total Fire Ban or catastrophic danger rating or when air quality is very poor or extremely poor 
  • Tours to the wetlands will be cancelled on days of extreme, catastrophic and Total Fire Ban danger ratings. 

For details on visiting the Western Treatment Plant, including educational activity descriptions and pricing please visit our Western Treatment Plant web pages or call 131 722.