Virtual tours – Western Treatment Plant

Year 3-4: The Water Cycle

Description

Find out about the key processes of the natural and urban water cycle when virtually exploring the Western Treatment Plant.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the importance of water and identify sources of water
  
• Learn where water comes from and where it goes when it goes down the drain
• Discover how wastewater is treated and then recycled
• Consider ways that they can use water wisely - reduce consumption and waste

Student activities

• Explore the sewage treatment virtually
  
• See the process of sewage treatment
• Discuss how they are part of the water cycle

Curriculum links

• Science: VCSSU059, VCSSU062, VCSIS065
  
• Geography: VCGGK081, VCGGC072, VCGGC073

Group size: 10 – 70 participants per booking
Pricing: Price on application
Duration: 1 hour

Year 7-8: Water in the World

Description

Learn about water security and management when virtually exploring the Western Treatment Plant. Discover how sewage becomes a valuable and reusable resource.
Learning outcomes

• Know that water is a scarce resource, and it needs to be managed to ensure water security
• Know that the liveability of Melbourne depends on a safe and secure supply of water; as well as treatment of wastewater
• Explain the different methods to overcoming water scarcity
• Understand that Melbourne's water security (supply) will be impacted by climate change

Student activities

• Explore the sewage treatment virtually
• See the process of sewage treatment, from when sewage enters the plant to its treatment and reuse or release
• Discuss how they are part of the natural and urban water cycle

Curriculum links

• Geography: VCGGK105, VCGGK107, VCGGK108, VCGGC101, VCGGK112 
• Science: VCSSU100, VCSSU101

Group size: 10 – 70 participants per booking
Pricing: Price on application
Duration: 1 hour

VCE: Environment Science or Outdoor and Environmental Studies

Description

Explore the Western Treatment Plant and Ramsar listed wetlands virtually. Learn about water management and how sewage becomes a reusable resource.
Learning outcomes

• Explore the competing uses and demands of the site - sewage treatment and wetland management
• Examine the management strategies and the challenges of sustaining the biodiversity of the wetlands
• Learn about Acts and/or Conventions related to the management and sustainability of the site, including the Ramsar Convention

Student activities

• Explore the sewage treatment virtually
• See the process of sewage treatment, from when sewage enters the plant to its treatment and reuse or release
• Discuss how they are part of the natural and urban water cycle

Group size: 10 – 70 participants per booking
Pricing: Price on application
Duration: 1 hour

Tertiary/ TAFE: Systems and Innovation

Description

Go behind the scenes at the Western Treatment Plant.
Learning outcomes

• Explore the competing uses and demands of the site - sewage treatment and wetland management
• Examine the management strategies and the challenges of sustaining the biodiversity of the wetlands
• Learn about Acts and/or Conventions related to the management and sustainability of the site, including the Ramsar Convention

Student activities

• Explore the sewage treatment virtually
• See the process of sewage treatment, from when sewage enters the plant to its treatment and reuse or release
• Learn about the Ramsar listed wetlands and the flora and fauna of the site

Group size: 10 – 70 participants per booking
Pricing: Price on application
Duration: 60 – 90 minutes (about 1 and a half hours)

Community: Discover the Western Treatment Plant

Description

Explore the Western Treatment Plant and Ramsar listed wetlands virtually. Learn about the history of the site, water management and how sewage becomes a reusable resource.
Learning outcomes

• Explore the competing uses and demands of the site - sewage treatment and wetland management
• Examine the management strategies and the challenges of sustaining the biodiversity of the wetlands
• Learn about Acts and/or Conventions related to the management and sustainability of the site, including the Ramsar Convention

Visitors will:

• Learn about how the largest sewage treatment plant in Melbourne operates
• Discover the history of the Western Treatment Plant and its importance to Melbourne
• Learn about the flora and fauna

Visitor activities

• Explore the sewage treatment virtually
• See the process of sewage treatment, from when sewage enters the plant to its treatment and reuse or release
• Explore the Ramsar listed wetlands and observe bird and animal species

Group size: 10 – 70 participants per booking
Pricing: Price on application
Duration: 60 – 90 minutes (about 1 and a half hours)

Prepare for your virtual tour

Before your session, read the following information.

• Student supervision and discipline are the school’s responsibility, and teachers accompanying school groups should actively supervise students.
• We reserve the right to cancel a booked tour and ask individuals or groups to leave the virtual tour immediately if any action or behaviour is unsafe.
• We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and providing a child-safe environment in line with our Child safe standards policy. All our Education Officers and Water Literacy Officers have the relevant legal requirements (Working With Children Check or Victorian Institute of Teaching registration).