Overview
Cleveland Bay wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 31,458 people in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The facility is operational and located near the coast in the Stuart suburb.
Cleveland Bay wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located on Racecourse Road in Stuart, Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Serving an estimated population of 31,458, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. Its coastal proximity places it within 50 kilometers of the shoreline, influencing its operational and environmental considerations. The plant operates under Australia's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment, which includes state-level environmental protection policies and discharge standards. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet water quality objectives. The plant's designed capacity is reported at 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating its intended throughput. The treated effluent from Cleveland Bay plant ultimately discharges into the marine environment of Cleveland Bay, part of the Coral Sea. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect local marine ecosystems, including seagrass beds and coral reefs that support diverse aquatic life. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding water quality in the Townsville region.
Environmental context
Cleveland Bay receives treated wastewater from the plant and flows into the Coral Sea, a tropical marine environment of high ecological value. The bay supports seagrass meadows and coral communities that provide habitat for fish, turtles, and dugongs. Discharge management is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water clarity in this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Racecourse Road in Stuart, a suburb of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 31,458 people in the Townsville area.
Treated effluent is discharged into Cleveland Bay, which flows into the Coral Sea, a coastal marine environment.
The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act and the Australian water quality guidelines, which set discharge standards to protect marine ecosystems.
Plants of this scale in Australia commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state discharge requirements.
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