Former South Byron Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) remediation Former South Byron Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) requires remediation works. Stage 2A nightsoil area works, were completed in 2019. A Request for Tender for Stage 2B remediation works was issued in June. Remediation works are scheduled to be complete in December 2020.
Reducing stormwater in the sewer Working towards sustainable solutions for reducing stormwater in the sewerage system (inflow and infiltration) in Mullumbimby.
Additional Flow Path Byron Bay Sewage Treatment Plant Byron Shire Council is investing $1.5 million towards a drainage upgrade in the Byron Arts and Industry Estate, aimed at improving water management in the Belongil catchment while providing better access to the industrial area. Spanning 2.3 kilometres, the project will also include the construction of a new shaded pathway, cycleway and 14-metre long pedestrian bridge.
Warrambool Reservoir water main renewals This project includes the construction of approximately 34 m of DN150 PVC and approximately 26 m of DN250 DICL water mains, two flow meter pits and all connection pipework.A shutdown plan has been discussed and the residents affected by the construction works have been notified via letterbox drops.
Yamble Reservoir water main renewals The Yamble Reservoir water main renewals project includes the construction of approximately 482 m and an additional 42 m of water mains with a flow meter and pit for the DN 450 and all connection pipework.A site compound has been set up on the corner of Kuringai Way and Orana Road, Ocean Shores
Smart Water Meters Smart water meters will be on trial in the Byron Shire from August 2020 as part of Council’s 12-month pilot project to optimise water management in the region.Approximately 400 smart water metering devices will be installed on residential and commercial properties in East Mullumbimby and selected bulk recycled water clients in Byron Bay.