Class A recycled water supply is set to triple in Bendigo following an upgrade of the city’s recycled water factory.
Filtec International will carry out the design and construction of a new 10-megalitre (ML) facility at the factory, enough to fill four Olympic-sized swimming pools each day.
The larger facility will boast increased filtration capacity, improved safety systems, a new feed tank and upgraded chemical dosing systems, with recycled water to be used to keep parks and sporting grounds green all year round.
“As our climate becomes hotter and drier, recycled water is more important than ever,” Coliban Water executive manager – major projects Ross Campbell said.
“Every drop of recycled water we use on our parks and sports grounds is a drop of drinking water saved. This upgrade will help Bendigo stay green while reducing demand on our drinking water supplies.”
Bendigo’s recycled water is derived from sewage that arrives from Coliban Water customers. 99 per cent of the sewage is water, with rigorous treatment and filtration processes upgrading it to Class A recycled water.
Campbell said the upgrade was a significant win for Bendigo.
“Before Class A recycled water was available, most public spaces had to rely on drinking water for irrigation,” Campbell said. “By expanding recycled water use, we’re easing pressure on Bendigo’s water supply and building long term resilience for the community.”
Bendigo’s recycled water factory was built during the Millennium Drought in 2009. Construction on the new facility is set to begin in late 2026 and be completed in late 2027.
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