Overview
Robertson Wastewater Treatment Plant in New South Wales, Australia, serves approximately 2,825 people with secondary treatment. The plant is under construction and discharges 731.04 ML/year.
The Robertson Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in Robertson, New South Wales, within the Wingecarribee Shire Council. This facility is currently under construction and will serve a population of about 2,825 residents, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements for inland wastewater facilities in Australia, where the National Water Quality Management Strategy sets guidelines for effluent quality. It is expected to comply with state regulations under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, which ultimately drain into the Shoalhaven River system and then into the Tasman Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding catchment, which supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities in the Southern Highlands region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wingecarribee River catchment, part of the Hawkesbury-Nepean basin, which flows into the Tasman Sea. The region supports sensitive aquatic ecosystems and is important for local biodiversity. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally and ecologically significant area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Robertson, New South Wales, Australia, within the Wingecarribee Shire Council.
The plant is designed to serve approximately 2,825 residents.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for inland municipal wastewater facilities in Australia.
The plant operates under the National Water Quality Management Strategy and state regulations under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act, which set effluent quality standards for inland discharges.
The plant discharges into the Wingecarribee River catchment, which flows to the Tasman Sea. Its secondary treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the Southern Highlands.
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