VCE - Western Treatment Plant

VCE - Western Treatment Plant
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Location: Werribee, VIC


Environmental Science, Outdoor and Environmental Studies or Systems Engineering

In this program students will learn how the largest sewage treatment plant in Melbourne operates; and discover how humans have understood and interacted with wetland and grassland environments. Plus, explore the sustainable use and management of the plant.

How to book 

Step 1: Select the number of groups or classes 

Step 2: Select available dates in the calendar - at least four weeks' notice for tour bookings is required 

Step 3: Click 'Book now' and complete  

  • the number of participants attending 

  • the relevant subject 

Step 4: Confirmation 

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


Note

  • Prices are quoted per person and are GST inclusive
  • No additional cost for teaching staff
  • Maximum class size 25 students (two classes max. per session)
  • Staff-student ratio: 1:20 with a minimum of 2 staff 
  • 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
  • Tours will need to be cancelled when a situation at the site is deemed unsafe. 

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.