Open House Melbourne: Altona Water Treatment Plant

When you think wastewater treatment, you probably don’t think world-renowned art. In 1998, New York-based environmental artist Agnes Denes created A Forest for Australia at Greater Western Water’s Altona Treatment Plant.

The land art, spanning eight acres, used 3,700 trees to create five circular spirals. This is a rare opportunity to explore the artwork and learn about its inspiration, early climate challenges and subsequent rejuvenation.

What's On

Join a guided walking tour of the Altona Treatment Plant, followed by acclaimed land artist Agnes Denes’ work, A Forest for Australia.

Discover the fascinating water treatment process, where engineers collaborate with friendly bacteria to sustainably process millions of litres of wastewater daily. This provides recycled water for industry and irrigation for green spaces.

Tours depart at 8am, 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm (duration 90-minutes). 

Additional info

While the presentation is focused on adults, children over the age of twelve are welcome to join under supervision.

As a working treatment plant, safety precautions must be agreed to by visitors including supervision of children and appropriate attire.

Bookings open Wednesday 3 July via the Open House Melbourne website. A booking fee of $7 per transaction applies. 

Find out more and book

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This event is part of the Open House Melbourne weekend, an annual event that celebrates good design by opening up buildings, places and spaces, inspiring public engagement in conversations about the future of our city.

 

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Location

Altona Water Treatment Plant, 293 Queen Street, Altona Meadows, 3028, View Map