Gatton Campus Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lawes, Queensland

Gatton Campus is a wastewater treatment plant located at John Howe Memorial Drive, Lawes, in the Lockyer Valley Regional area of Queensland, Australia. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,249 people and operates under secondary treatment standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. As part of Australia's wastewater infrastructure, it is regulated under state and national environmental guidelines. The plant treats wastewater from the Gatton Campus and surrounding areas, with an annual discharge volume of 581.97 megaliters. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. Its design aligns with the needs of a small community. Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Lockyer Creek and eventually the Brisbane River, flowing into Moreton Bay. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and public health.

The plant discharges into the Lockyer Creek catchment, which flows into the Brisbane River and ultimately Moreton Bay. This estuarine environment supports seagrass beds, mangroves, and migratory bird species. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, safeguarding the ecological health of the downstream waterways.