December 2020

Water quality modelling complete

Conducted by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage in conjunction with the University of Western Australia, this modelling assessed the environmental impact of discharging treated wastewater.

March 2022

Options study complete

Led by NSW Public Works Advisory, this study explored best practices in wastewater treatment and identified the preferred option for upgrading the treatment plant.

31 December 2025

Concept design

Council has engaged BECA Hunter H2O to develop the preferred upgrade option into a concept design, expected to be completed late 2025.