Overview
Elanora wastewater treatment plant serves 87,201 people in Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia. It is an operational facility located near the coast, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
Elanora wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the suburb of Elanora, part of the Gold Coast City in Queensland, Australia. The plant serves a population of approximately 87,201 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category. It is situated near the coast, reflecting the region's urban and tourism-driven development. As an Australian plant, Elanora operates under the regulatory framework of the Queensland Department of Environment and Science and the Australian government's National Water Quality Management Strategy. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical to protect sensitive coastal environments. The facility's designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day, indicating it is sized to handle the local population's wastewater. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Pacific Ocean. The Gold Coast region is known for its beaches, estuaries, and the Broadwater, which support diverse marine life and are important for recreation and tourism. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to maintaining water quality in these sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean via local creeks and the Broadwater, a large estuarine lagoon. The Gold Coast's coastal waters support seagrass beds, fish nurseries, and migratory shorebirds. Nutrient management is essential to prevent algal blooms and protect the region's ecological and economic value.
Frequently asked questions
Elanora wastewater treatment plant is located on Booningba Drive in Elanora, a suburb of Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 87,201 people in the Elanora and surrounding areas of the Gold Coast.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Broadwater and eventually the Pacific Ocean, supporting the region's coastal environment.
The plant operates under Queensland's environmental regulations and the Australian National Water Quality Management Strategy, which set standards for effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
For a plant of this size in a coastal area, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard to meet strict discharge limits and protect sensitive marine ecosystems.
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