North East Water has completed a $6.2 million upgrade to Wodonga’s water treatment plant, strengthening drinking water supply reliability and potentially avoiding future ‘taste’ issues.
The project has enhanced the plant’s ability to treat raw water sourced from Wodonga Creek, particularly following extreme weather events such as floods, bushfires, droughts and blue-green algae outbreaks.
North East Water General Manager Planning & Infrastructure, Guy Wilson-Browne, said the upgrade is an important investment in the city’s future water security as the population grows.
“This upgrade supports Wodonga’s growth and ensures we can keep delivering safe, reliable drinking water in increasingly challenging conditions,” Wilson-Browne said.
“Raw water quality can change quickly after major weather events like droughts, fires, floods and blue-green algae blooms. These improvements have strengthened our treatment processes so we can consistently deliver safe drinking water to our community, regardless of the conditions.”
The upgrade also increased on-site chemical storage capacity, helping reduce reliance on external supply chains and improving operational resilience during disruptions.
Wilson-Browne said the improvements will deliver long-term benefits for customers across Wodonga.
“For our customers, this means more consistent and safe drinking water, with a reduced likelihood of issues like taste, odour or discolouration,” he said.
“It also means greater confidence in our water supply during extreme weather events and ensuring we have the infrastructure in place to support Wodonga’s continued growth.”
The project also included increased automation and upgraded infrastructure designed to improve safety and operational efficiency.
“The upgraded facilities also bring our systems into line with current compliance standards for chemical storage and handling,” Wilson-Browne said.
“We now have the infrastructure we need to protect water quality and ensure Wodonga has a reliable, resilient water supply to support future population growth.”
