Adelaide River WTP - 10 years on...
- Eric Vanweydeveld
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
10 years ago, Power and Water Corporation commissioned the Adelaide River Water Treatment Plant (110km south of Darwin), Australia’s first biological iron and manganese treatment facility, in partnership with the SUEZ - Goodline consortium.
In late 2024, the Water Services Operations Team commissioned a performance assessment to evaluate the plant's efficiency and effectiveness. This week, the final evaluation was conducted on-site.
The assessment reported that the treatment plant is not only meeting but exceeding expectations across all key performance indicators, including water quality, reliability, operability, disinfection efficacy, and operating costs.
This outstanding achievement is a testament to the operations team's unwavering dedication and passion for maintaining and operating this critical facility. Power and Water Corporation’s significant investment in training and upskilling water operators through the National Water Training Package, along with site-specific training programs, further strengthens the team's capabilities.
The team’s focus on continuous improvement and safety reinforces its commitment to serve their customers better.
The innovative biological solution employed at the Adelaide River WTP has not only generated substantial value for Power and Water Corporation but has also opened new avenues for water treatment technologies within the Australian water industry.
The project showcased numerous contemporary and innovative engineering practices during its delivery, delivering a significant, cutting-edge initiative. It involved the application of advanced biological technology to remove iron and manganese and the use of ice pigging to clean the water network.
In 2017, the project received several accolades for its excellence, including the National Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Australian Water Association) and the Innovation, Research & Development Award (Engineers Australia).
A special thanks to Power and Water Corporation: @Danny Browne, @Simon Brisbane, @Adrian Luke, @Tony Millikan, @Scott Braunack, @Sharon Connor -SUEZ: Nick Read, Peter Segura, Nadeem Akram, Chafic EL NAAMANI, Nikki Adams, Damien Saint-André) for their ongoing commitment and collaboration.
I would also like to acknowledge the instrumental work of Grant Walker, who is now with Water Corporation, and @John Ryan in bringing the plant to its current state of operation.
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