The Western Corridor Recycled Water Project – Challenges in Ensuring Water Quality on a large Indirect Potable Reuse Scheme

Potable Water Reuse in Australia

“…In addition, the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 (Qld) (WSSRA, 2008) came into effect in the middle of the completion of the treatment plants. The regulatory requirements were more complex and detailed on the operation and control of process units and interactions between entities within the Scheme such as WaterSecure, Veolia Water Australia and the alliances that represented 16 international leading construction, engineering, project management and water services companies (Roux et al, 2010). They also made necessary changes in contractual arrangements that had important cost implications (Carr et al, 2012).…”

“…In the case of the Western Corridor Recycled Water Scheme (WCRWS), while it is mentioned that public views were overwhelmingly positive, reports indicate that communication, information, education and engagement strategies were few. Roux et al (2010) mention that the Western Corridor Recycled Water's Project Management Group was responsible for land acquisition, environmental approvals, corporate communications and high-level community consultation. In 2008, the final progress report of the Queensland Government mentions a proactive community engagement that resulted in minimal complaints, strong relationships with neighbouring communities and significant community investment through the WCRW Grants Program (Queensland Government Department of Infrastructure and Planning, 2008).…”