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St Marys Water Recycling Education Centre


 
A water recycling plant has been built at St Marys.

Where is the centre?

The St Marys Water Education Centre (PDF - 289KB) is on Links Road, St Marys.

What will we see there?

The centre has been designed to enhance classroom learning. Students will see first hand how water recycling technology works and its current and future role in the water supply. They will gain an in-depth understanding of the managed water cycle, the role of water recycling in securing Sydney’s water supply, how water recycling projects are developed and what is considered when planning water recycling projects.

The centre features a suite of audiovisual and learning technologies including video conferencing, interactive touch screens, exhibition displays and a Smartboard, and allows visitors to see:

  • what recycled water looks like
  • the link between what they have learnt in the classroom and the practice of water recycling
  • the technology used to produce recycled water
  • the people and jobs involved in the water recycling industry
  • the current and potential uses of recycled water.

This plant uses reverse osmosis technology to supply recycled water for release to the Hawkesbury-Nepean River. It replaces up to 18 billion litres of drinking water that until now has been released from Warragamba Dam to assist the health of the river.

What happens on the excursion?

The excursion takes about 2.5 - 3 hours and includes:

  • a multimedia presentation
  • tour of the adjacent water recycling plant or wastewater processes
  • interactive and hands-on activities at the centre to enhance the tour learnings

Health and safety

Everyone on tour must follow our instructions. These include:

  • wearing sturdy covered shoes (no thongs or sandals)
  • switching off mobile phones
  • not touching equipment
  • washing hands after the tour
  • not smoking, eating or drinking during the site tour.

You may need to wear safety hats and communication systems (Sydney Water supplies this equipment).

All plants contain stairs and you must be able to climb them.

St Marys Water recycling Education Centre (PDF - 289KB)

St Marys Wastewater Treatment Process (PDF - 297KB)

More about the St Marys Water Recycling Plant (PDF - 1609KB)


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