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Tours of Sydney Water facilities

 

Where Sydney Water tours are offered.

Where can I go on a tour?

Secondary school, university, TAFE and community groups in Sydney Water's area of operations (JPG - 1297KB) can book tours at many Sydney Water facilities. Tours are available at two water filtration plants, seven sewage treatment plants and the Rouse Hill Sewage Treatment and Water Recycling Plant.

 

Tours are
available for groups in Sydney Water's area of operations

Who can attend and what do I need to do?

The plants are working environments, so tours are not available for primary students. Groups of up to 50 can be accommodated. When you book a tour, a Sydney Water education officer will contact the group's representative to discuss requirements.

What happens on a tour?

 

Tours groups can visit water filtration, sewage treatment and water recycling plants.

The group receives a presentation putting the plant in the context of the water cycle and introducing the key concepts and processes of water and wastewater treatment and recycling.

The group receives a health and safety briefing and then walks through the plant. A guide describes the processes used at different locations throughout the tour.

After the tour, the group returns to the meeting room with an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about Sydney Water's operations. Brochures about the facility are available. Groups spend about two hours at the plant.

Which plant should we visit?

Read about the features of each plant that can be visited including their location, the requirements and health and safety advice.

• North Richmond Water Filtration Plant
• Orchard Hills Water Filtration Plant
• Cronulla Sewage Treatment Plant
• Malabar Sewage Treatment Plant
• North Head Sewage Treatment Plant
• Rouse Hill Sewage Treatment and Recycled Water Plant
• St Marys Sewage Treatment Plant
• Penrith Sewage Treatment Plant
• Quakers Hill Sewage Treatment Plant
• Wollongong Sewage Treatment Plant (includes recycling)

Booking a tour

• Complete the booking form.
• Phone the Community Education toll free number on 1800 724 650.
• Email our education coordinator.

Visit a dam

Sydney's dams are managed by the Sydney Catchment Authority. Educational visits are available to Warragamba Dam.

Find out more about visiting Sydney's dams.

Sydney Water educational visits

A Sydney Water education officer may be available to talk to large school and tertiary education groups about Sydney Water's operations and programs.

Phone 1800 724 650 or email our education coordinator.

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