Sunbury is a large town located within the City of Hume 39km north west of Melbourne’s CBD.
Sunbury is included within Melbourne’s urban growth boundary and is experiencing strong population growth. Diggers Rest and Bulla are growing communities, near Sunbury.
We use a number of water sources to ensure we can meet local demand even when inflows are low.
Water in the area can be sourced from:
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Sewage from the area is treated at the Sunbury Recycled Water Plant, east of town.
Sunbury Recycled Water Plant produces Class B recycled water.
The recycled water is used to irrigate local farms, sportsfields and recreation areas.
Western Water has a licence to discharge excess recycled water volumes to Jacksons Creek under strict conditions set by the Environment Protection Authority.
Strong population growth is expected to continue for the Sunbury area. To cater for this and ensure we remain compliant with relevant legislation and standards, the following projects are underway:
Other projects:
Western Water is building a new water pipeline from Moore Road, Sunbury to Davis Road, Diggers Rest.
The population in the Sunbury region is expected to double in the next 20 years.
We upgraded the recycled water plant that services Sunbury and Diggers Rest.
Western Water constructed a two-kilometre long sewer pipe to service growth in Diggers Rest’s new housing estates.
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