Selfs Point Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade Field Trip
David Le Roux and Andrew Hall
As part of their commitment to improving and updating infrastructure for Hobart’s future growth, TasWater is undertaking one of its most significant projects to date. One of its key aspects is the Selfs Point Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade. Menards is conducting ground improvement using Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC) at Selfs Point to provide suitable bearing to build the new tanks on. This site visit will include a brief presentation about the project and the CMC ground improvement technique. It is a unique opportunity find out firsthand about one of the Tasmania’s largest modern water infrastructure projects.
Other aspects of TasWater’s overarching project are construction of a 4.3-km Macquarie Point to Selfs Point pipeline and creation of a new Macquarie Point Sewage Pump Station. Together, these three expansions and upgrades will enable treatment of up to 25 megalitres of Hobart’s wastewater per day.
For more details on the overall project, visit https://yoursay.taswater.com.au/selfs-point-sewage-treatment-plant-expansion-project
David Le Roux Business Development Engineer for Menard
David has been with Menard for several years and is well versed in the different techniques offered by Menard.
Andrew Hall Project Manager for Menard
Andrew has extensive experience in the geotechnical space with a speciality in piling and CMC installation.
Requirements
All participants MUST provide their own PPE and wear it on site. The required minimum PPE comprises:
- long trousers;
- long-sleeved shirt (if this shirt is not hi-viz, a hi-viz vest must be worn over the long-sleeved shirt & the vest buttoned/zipped up);
- steel-cap boots;
- safety glasses;
- hard hat.
Participants are responsible for getting to the site. Carpooling is encouraged to avoid excess additional vehicles at the site; the Tasmania Chapter will assist in carpooling planning in the week leading up to the site visit.
Engineers Australia members participating in AGS technical sessions can record attendance on their personal CPD logs. Members should refer to Engineers Australia CPD policy for details on CPD types, requirements and auditing guidelines.