Western Treatment Plant Discovery Tour (Community)

Western Treatment Plant Discovery Tour (Community)
AUD $18.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Location: Werribee, VIC

Visitors will

  • Learn about how the largest sewage treatment plant in Melbourne operates
  • Discover the history of the Western Treatment Plant and its importance to Melbourne
  • Learn about the flora and fauna

Visitor 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 the Ramsar listed wetlands and observe bird and animal species

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. A minimum $375 fee applies to your booking
  3. Maximum group size is 50
  4. 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.