Coral Cove Wastewater Treatment Plant, Queensland | Coastal Facility

Coral Cove wastewater treatment plant is located on Pebble Beach Drive in Coral Cove, within the Bundaberg Region of Queensland, Australia. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,067 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Australian wastewater management frameworks. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this coastal community. As a treatment facility in Australia, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework administered by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science. Australian wastewater treatment standards typically require secondary treatment for coastal discharges, with additional nutrient reduction in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day, indicating its scale relative to the population served. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Coral Sea via the Burnett River system or direct coastal outfall. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems, including nearby coral reefs and seagrass beds that support diverse aquatic life. The facility contributes to maintaining water quality in the region's sensitive coastal waters.

The plant discharges into the local watershed that drains to the Coral Sea, part of the South Pacific Ocean. The receiving environment includes coastal waters near the Great Barrier Reef catchment, which supports diverse marine life including coral communities, fish species, and migratory sea turtles. Effluent management is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecological health.