General News
15 December, 2024
Treatment plant to be upgraded
THE Port Douglas wastewater treatment plant’s inlet screening facility is set to receive a critical upgrade.
A $749,000 contract has been awarded to Re-Pump Australia. The Brisbane-based company will use local contractors to complete the work.
Mayor Lisa Scomazzon welcomed the investment, which was under a budget allocation of $1.18 million.
“The upgrade will improve the performance, reliability and efficiency of the plant’s inlet and reduce maintenance costs,” she said.
“The current inlet equipment is nearing its end of service life so this upgrade will return the assets to their original performance levels.”
A council report said a contractor was required to complete critical inlet upgrade works at the Port Douglas plant to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
“The current inlet equipment has become unreliable, prompting the need for new, more efficient components to reduce maintenance and extend the lifespan of the plant,” it said.
“The upgrades will include the removal of outdated equipment and the installation of new components, such as a coarse screen, wash press, stopboards, and channel modifications.”
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