Margaret River water supply and wastewater planning
| Related information | |
|---|---|
 | Planning update April 2011 |
| | Stakeholder briefing April 2011 |
| | WaterSmart Margaret River Project FAQ |
| | Project update May 2010 |
| | Project fact sheet |
| | Project Map |
 | Minister's announcement |
The Water Corporation is planning for Margaret River region's water and wastewater needs. We are asking the local community and tourists to join us in achieving water for all, forever.
We plan to spend about $100 million through the next five to eight years to upgrade the regional water supply scheme and the Margaret River wastewater management system. Our work will ensure the water future of all communities connected to the Margaret River Regional Water Supply Scheme, Margaret River, Cowaramup, Prevelly Beach and Gnarabup.
As we upgrade the scheme over the next few years we will work closely with Margaret River residents, visitors and businesses to help us all become more water efficient. Our aim is to get your input to ensure the best water solutions for your community. At the same time we will upgrade the Margaret River water supply, wastewater treatment and reuse systems to handle future growth.
Talk to us
Contact the Regional Communications Coordinator:
Mick Irving on Tel: 9791 0409 Mob: 0428 938 847 or email mick.irving@watercorporation.com.au
What is planned?
The work includes:
- a major water efficiency project including one-to-one work with home owners and businesses, a retrofit program, strategic partnerships and expansive educational advertising campaign;
- a new water source;
- a new water treatment plant;
- a new storage tank;
- new drinking water pump stations;
- a pipeline to connect the new source to the existing water scheme;
- relocation of the existing tanks and pump stations in Wilmott Avenue near the centre of the Margaret River business district;
- upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant; and
- an upgraded wastewater storage dam and new infrastructure to facilitate reuse opportunities.
Watch this space
To ensure that we identify and address potential issues and opportunities, detailed investigation work and community consultation is continuing. This webpage will be updated regularly as this work progresses.
