Community
4 April, 2025
Wastewater treatment upgrade for reserve
A NEW wastewater treatment system will be installed at Bushfield Recreation Reserve over coming weeks.
The existing system does not meet the current needs of the reserve users and will be replaced.
As part of the project, a number of dead or dying trees and bushes at the western boundary of the reserve were removed last Tuesday, March 25.
“The vegetation has died or is dying because of effluent overflow from the septic system which is operating beyond capacity,” director city infrastructure David Leahy said.
“This project will see the installation of a new system with greater capacity that will better meet the needs of those who use the reserve’s facilities.
“The area will be fenced off while the trees are removed and the new system is installed.
“We’ll retain as many trees as possible although some of the cleared area will be made available for extra car parking, which is needed at the reserve.”
Warrnambool City Council is currently working with the North Warrnambool Football Netball Club on this project, with the club helping out with some aspects of the work.
There will be no disruption to Hopkins Highway traffic while the work is carried out.
