While Melbourne Water’s Eastern Treatment Plant has been licensed as a Major Hazard Facility since 2000, safety has been our priority since operations commenced in 1975.
This document is a summary of how Melbourne Water proactively manages safety at the Eastern Treatment Plant. It provides an overview of hazards that could lead to a major incident and the potential consequences of an incident occurring. It also details the control measures and safety procedures in place to prevent or minimise the consequences of an incident.