Environmental Science (VCE) - Western Treatment Plant

Environmental Science (VCE) - Western Treatment Plant
AUD $18.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Location: Werribee, VIC

Learning outcomes

Unit 3 & 4
  • Explore the competing uses and demands of the site - sewage treatment and wetland management
  • Examine the management strategies and the challenges of sustaining the biodiversity of the wetlands
  • Find out about the different stakeholders and their perspectives of site management
  • Learn about Acts and/or Conventions related to the management and sustainability of the site, including its Ramsar listing
Unit 1 & 2
  • Explore water security and sustainable water systems
  • Examine the approaches Melbourne Water is using to meet water security challenges
  • Learn about options for decreasing water demand and improving water-use efficiency

 Student actitvities

  • 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
  • Identify the sustainable water conservation and engineering activities at the treatment plant
  • Explore the Ramsar listed wetlands and observe the flora and fauna

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.