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December 15 update - odour works

15 December 2023

We are pleased to share a further update on odour mitigation works at our Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant.

  • We have now completed the replacement of mulch in the biofilter beds and we will continue to monitor this as the mulch settles into place.
  • Extraction fan maintenance is complete, as part of our medium term actions.
  • Pipework to bypass the biofilter is being organised, and this is due to be complete in mid-January. There’s been a slight delay on this – we previously said completion by Christmas. We have a temporary solution in place in the interim.
  • We’ve now finished running the short-term misting system that has been in place.
  • As part of our longer-term actions, we plan to recommission the biofilter and arrange a permanent cover for the biofilter beds.
  • We’re also looking to improve our ongoing monitoring by installing new instruments to help us better review and understand odour.

Our long term actions are due for completion by the end of February 2024.

We plan to provide another update on Friday 5 January 2024. If you experience any odour during the Christmas period, please report it to us anytime 24/7 on 1300 363 200.

We wish you a happy and safe festive season.