A project to modernise the current wastewater system within the Freycinet National Park is a step closer, with the public invited to provide feedback on the Freycinet National Park Wastewater project.
The Freycinet Peninsula Master Plan 2019, informed by consultation with the community and stakeholders, identified improved wastewater management in Freycinet National Park as a priority.
Minister for Parks, Nick Duigan said the Freycinet National Park Wastewater Project will deliver upgrades to address existing capacity limitations, ageing infrastructure issues, and operational and safety risks with the current wastewater infrastructure located within the Park.
"This innovative and important infrastructure is in response to ensuring we manage the environment appropriately and also ensure we manage any visitation impacts to the Park," Minister Duigan said.
"Acknowledging the work that has been undertaken as part of the Master Plan and ensuring we are looking after the Park for future generations, we have invested $10.27 million to address wastewater management within the Freycinet National Park."
"I'd also like to acknowledge the dedicated work undertaken by the Parks project team in working to find an innovative and sustainable sewage management solution for the Park
"It not only has a small environmental footprint that utilises highly modified land, but also provides a high level of treatment that protects public health and the environment. While an innovative first for Tasmania, this method is used world-wide and closer to home both in Western Australia and South Australia.
"The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service has undertaken comprehensive options analysis, modelling and environmental assessment to determine the design of this long term solution to wastewater management, which can accommodate current and future visitors to the Park and seasonal demands."
Wastewater generated within the Park will be collected through a pressure sewer system and transferred to a new centralised packaged treatment plant, using modern technology to produce high quality recycled water.
Within the new treatment plant, wastewater will be mechanically treated and disinfected to a high level recycled water standard for non-potable reuse, such as toilet flushing and importantly as another valuable water resource for firefighting.
The high-quality recycled water will be reused wherever possible.
