The Longford Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade (STP) is progressing well, with the project hitting another significant milestone this month.
Six water tanks were constructed as a critical component of the plant upgrade. TasWater CDO Project Manager, Rennie Brown, said that after the successful construction of the tanks, the contractors are continuing to work efficiently.
“Over the last few weeks, leak testing of the tanks has occurred,” Mr Brown said.
“This ensures the concrete tanks are watertight and can safely manage the treatment process when the plant is up and running.”
“This is an exciting time for us to see the bones of the plant take shape.”
Northern Tasmanian contractor The Baker Group will install the underground pipework, which will transport liquids and solids between the different treatment stages. The company will also provide electrical conduits between the various equipment and the main buildings on site.
After the pipework has been successfully installed, the next milestones will be the construction of concrete foundations for equipment, the installation of mechanical equipment, and the construction of main buildings.
The Longford STP project is part of TasWater’s 10-year $1.8 billion capital works program to upgrade Tasmania’s essential water and sewerage infrastructure.
“This program will provide a vital economic stimulus to the state, support local businesses and employment, and play an important role in supporting the state’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mr Brown said.
“We’re looking forward to seeing this project come to fruition, especially due to the new plant’s innovative design, using technology not seen before in Tasmania.”
“If the population increases dramatically, or if Longford welcomed more industry to the area, the plant capacity can be increased simply and efficiently,” he said.
Once complete, the $33 million upgrade will reduce odour on the site, treat higher loads of sewage, and future-proof the site for years to come.
The Longford Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade remains on track for completion at the end of 2024.
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