North East Water has invested $6.2 million to upgrade Wodonga’s water treatment plant, strengthening its ability to treat raw water from Wodonga Creek.
The project is designed to improve the reliability and resilience of Wodonga’s drinking water supply as the city continues to grow.
North East Water said the upgrade will help the plant respond to changes in raw water quality following extreme weather events, including droughts, fires, floods and blue-green algae blooms.
The works have also increased chemical storage capacity at the site, reducing reliance on external supply chains during disruptions.
Why was the Wodonga plant upgraded?
North East Water General Manager Planning and Infrastructure Guy Wilson-Browne said the project would help future-proof Wodonga’s drinking water supply.
“This upgrade supports Wodonga’s growth and ensures we can keep delivering safe, reliable drinking water in increasingly challenging conditions,” Wilson-Browne said.
“Raw water quality can change quickly after major weather events like droughts, fires, floods and blue-green algae blooms. These improvements have strengthened our treatment processes so we can consistently deliver safe drinking water to our community, regardless of the conditions.”
The plant treats raw water taken from Wodonga Creek.
Extreme weather can rapidly alter source water, placing greater pressure on treatment processes and operators.
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What will customers notice?
North East Water said the upgrade will help reduce the likelihood of taste, odour or discolouration issues.
Wilson-Browne said the project would give customers more confidence in the local supply.
“For our customers, this means more consistent and safe drinking water, with a reduced likelihood of issues like taste, odour or discolouration.
“It also means greater confidence in our water supply during extreme weather events and ensuring we have the infrastructure in place to support Wodonga’s continued growth.”
How does the upgrade improve operations?
The project included increased automation and improved infrastructure to enhance operator safety and efficiency.
The upgraded facilities also bring chemical storage and handling systems into line with current compliance standards.
Wilson-Browne said the works have strengthened the plant’s ability to maintain water quality and support population growth.
“We now have the infrastructure we need to protect water quality and ensure Wodonga has a reliable, resilient water supply to support future population growth.”
