Overview
Hallidays Point wastewater treatment plant serves Darawank, New South Wales, Australia. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, serving a population of 5,216.
Hallidays Point wastewater treatment plant is located in Darawank, New South Wales, Australia, within the Mid-Coast Council area. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,216 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal treatment plant in a coastal region. As an Australian plant, it operates under the national regulatory framework administered by the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA). For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive catchments. It is expected to meet state discharge standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local catchment, which ultimately drains to the Tasman Sea via the Wallamba River or nearby coastal waterways. The region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including estuarine habitats that are important for fish and bird species. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and marine biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving waters flow into the Wallamba River system and eventually reach the Tasman Sea near the coast of New South Wales. This coastal zone supports seagrass beds and estuarine habitats that are critical for juvenile fish and migratory shorebirds. Effective wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality in these sensitive environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Mid Coast Water Trail, Darawank, New South Wales, 2428, Australia, within the Mid-Coast Council area.
The plant serves a population of 5,216, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Australian wastewater management standards.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local catchment, which flows into the Wallamba River and eventually reaches the Tasman Sea.
The plant operates under New South Wales EPA regulations, which enforce the Protection of the Environment Operations Act and require compliance with discharge licenses for water quality.
For small agglomerations in Australia, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal in sensitive coastal catchments to protect marine ecosystems.
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