Innisfail Wastewater Treatment Plant, Flying Fish Point, Queensland

The Innisfail wastewater treatment plant is located at Coquette Point Road, Flying Fish Point, in the Cassowary Coast Regional area of Queensland, Australia. It serves a population of approximately 13,126 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. As an Australian facility, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework for wastewater treatment, which includes state-level environmental protection legislation. For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards before discharge. It is expected to comply with Queensland's environmental regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local coastal environment, likely into the Coral Sea via nearby waterways. The region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and coastal ecosystems. The plant's operations are important for protecting the water quality of the surrounding area, which includes the Great Barrier Reef catchment zone, a globally significant marine ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Coral Sea, part of the Great Barrier Reef catchment area. This region supports diverse marine life, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and fish populations. The local watershed includes the Johnstone River system, which flows into the Coral Sea near Flying Fish Point. Protecting water quality is critical for the health of these downstream ecosystems.