Works are about to be undertaken at the Shepparton Wastewater Management Facility in North Shepparton.
The $10.4 million critical project involves replacing the cover of a large wastewater treatment basin, which currently has a large 200m-long tear.
GV Water’s general manager, Planning & Assets, Daniel Hughes explained the cover is vital for Shepparton’s specialised High Rate Anaerobic Lagoon (HRAL) which treats the town’s large industrial and residential waste water inflows.
“The Shepparton HRAL is nearly 50,000 in size and is covered by a large 1.14mm thick flexible geosynthetic cover, which is in place to promote ideal anaerobic conditions,” Mr Hughes said.
“These crucial replacement works may result in a temporary increase in odour in the area surrounding the plant as the cover is removed and replaced, however we have measures in place to ensure any impact to the community is minimised as much as possible.
“The community can be reassured that there are no health risks associated with any noticeable increase in odour, and we are working with the Environment Protection Authority to ensure appropriate protections are in place.
The works are expected to be completed by March 2021. Customers will be kept informed of impacts throughout the project by website information at https://www.gvwater.vic.gov.au
