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Yarra Park Water Recycling Facility Operations and Mainten
The WRF is uniquely constructed underground in Yarra Park. The treatment
process includes the following treatment steps:
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Screening and grit removal
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Biological nitrogen removal activated sludge process
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Membrane bioreactor
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Ultrafiltration
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UV
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Chlorine
Additionally, a two-stage odour control process treats odorous air prior to
discharge to atmosphere which includes a wet chemical scrubber and an
activated carbon filter. Chemical dosing systems include aluminium
chlorohydrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite, liquid sugar, citric
and hydrochloric acid. All process waste including screenings, waste activated
sludge, backwash water, and chemical cleans are discharged to sewer.
Travis Dunn at the entrance of the Yarra Park Water Recycling Facility
The MCC boasts contributing to several historical milestones including
drafting the first set of rules for Australian Rules Football and hosting the
first-ever game of test cricket. Along with the playing of cricket, today’s
MCC is an umbrella organisation for hundreds of participants in 11 sporting
sections. The MCG was built in 1853 and, since then, has established a history
that compares favourably with any other in the world. Located in the heart of
Melbourne with a total capacity of 100,024, Australia’s favourite stadium is
the birthplace of Test cricket and the home of Australian football.
Surrounding the MCG are the grounds of Yarra Park, the hub of Melbourne’s
Sports and Entertainment Precinct. In summer, the recycled water is used to
irrigate the Yarra Parklands. In winter the water is used for toilet flushing and
wash down for the MCG. The Yarra Park WRF is a 600m3 per day Class A
sewer mine owned and managed by the Melbourne Cricket Club. The plant
was constructed in 2011/12 with practical completion being achieved in
November 2012.
On April 1 2020 TRILITY began a three year tenure to oversee the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the Yarra Park Water Recycling Facility (WRF) which is
owned and managed by the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC). The facility is innovatively located beneath the Yarra Parklands adjacent to the Melbourne Cricket
Ground (MCG). The prestigious MCC was founded in 1838 and is regarded as the oldest sporting club in Australia with a membership base of 102,800 and
225,000 registered on the waiting list.