To the east of Wallan, towering concrete pillars rise from the earth.
For a moment, the scene resembles Stonehenge … but the 182 pylons are in fact the foundations for Yarra Valley Water’s new $20 million sewage treatment plant.
Construction began on the new plant, wedged between the rail line and the Hume freeway, in May.
Once complete, the plant will service the northern growth corridor stretching from Craigieburn to Wallan, as well as new Mandalay developments.
Yarra Valley Water managing director Pat McCafferty said the plant upgrade was needed to meet the needs of the growing outer northern suburbs.
“As the northern region continues to grow, it’s important that the infrastructure keeps up,” he said.
The plant currently services Wallan, Wallan East, Beveridge, Wandong and Heathcote Junction. Construction is expected to finish next year. The plant will also supply recycled water once it’s operating.
