24 April 2009
DISCOVER MELBOURNE'S BEST KEPT SECRET
Do you know where you can see the highest number of bird species in Australia after Kakadu National Park?
Discover where and find out about many more of Melbourne's best kept secrets when Melbourne Water opens the doors to visitors at its Western Treatment Plant from 2-3 May.
It's not all about sewerage; there are four different tours for you and your family, plus free activities including roving performers, a petting zoo and a jumping castle.
Take a look at one of Victoria's largest farms, or see where the Werribee River meets Port Phillip Bay. You can also hear stories about the history of the plant and find out what's in store in the future.
Did you know?
- About 80% of the WTP's power needs are met with renewable energy generated on site
- It is home (or hotel) to over 275 native and migratory bird species, making it second only in Australia to Kakadu National Park
- It is about the size of Phillip Island
- In the 1890s it was 'the Metropolitan Farm' and had its own worker town!
Western Treatment Plant Open Weekend:
When: 2-3 May, 2009, Tours available from 10am – 4.30pm at the Water Discovery Centre.
Location: New Farm Rd, off Old Geelong Road, Werribee Melways reference 205 E12).
Visit: melbournewater.com.au or call 13 17 22 to find out more.
Media Contact: Nicolas McGay (03) 9235 2278; 0438 981 836