[29.11.23] The containerised Blackmans Bay Recycled Water Treatment Plant has successfully undergone the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). This critical technical milestone represents the first demonstration of the 2.6 ML/day multimedia, ultrafiltration and chlorination recycled water treatment plant.
The water treatment plant will produce Class A water from Class B discharge taken from the existing TasWater Blackmans Bay Sewage Treatment plant. It will then pump the treated Class A water through the South Arm Pipeline. The pipeline is a 14km long network spanning from Blackmans Bay to South Arm.
The water treatment plant is containerised and modular in design. It includes a 450kL Class B storage tank and recycled water treatment plant with two filtration stages; multimedia filtration with automatic backwashing and ultrafiltration for final polishing of water. There is a 110kL Class A storage tank and pressure-controlled booster pump station package designed to pump water through a submarine pipe under the Derwent River. A second flowmeter on the eastern shore will measure the flow and detect possible pipe rupture in the submarine section of the South Arm Pipeline.
During the conducted factory testing, the system demonstrated full automatic operation and is now ready for delivery to site.
Members of the Southland technical and project teams were present at the FAT, as well as project team representatives from Resonance Consulting who are managing the project.
“We conducted a series of comprehensive performance tests to evaluate the equipment operation across different modes” said Paul Hochman, Southland Project Manager. “And I’m pleased to verify the team has designed and built a plant with functionality, integrity and quality that have achieved the design specifications.”
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James MacAlpine who also attended from Resonance, he said “The Factory Acceptance Testing of the Recycled Water Treatment Plan represents a major milestone for the project. Being able to upcycle water for productive reuse in the South Arm community has a range of positive environmental, social, and economic outcomes. The seamless FAT is a testament to the detailed planning and iterative design process conducted by the Southland Filtration team.”
The system has been designed and manufactured by Southland Filtration. It is due to be installed in Q2 of 2024.
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About Southland Filtration
Southland Filtration is an Australian, family-owned business with over 20 years’ experience providing water filtration solutions. Southland engineer and distribute water filtration systems such as Reverse Osmosis and Desalination units. It supplies products such as filters and UV disinfection, provides spare parts, as well as services water filtration systems. Southland serves clients in the commercial, industrial, and healthcare sectors across the eastern seaboard.
About Resonance
Resonance is an Australian business specialising in client-side project management, from initial idea and business case to delivery and commissioning. Resonance services include strategy and policy development, business analysis, stakeholder engagement and communications, service establishment and systems improvement. Resonance serves clients in the water, energy, education, community and health sectors.
Southland Filtration is a leading Australian provider of commercial water filtration solutions. We’ve been helping businesses since 1995 with a focus on quality, custom solutions, and reliable service. We work with businesses and organisations in Australia and New Zealand to address their unique water challenges and maintain the highest standards.
