West Camden Water Recycling Plant Upgrade

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We’re planning for Sydney’s future by delivering wastewater services that will allow our city to grow while also protecting public health and the environment.

Our West Camden Water Recycling Plant is currently operating at full capacity and requires an upgrade in order to service growth in the catchment as well as maintain compliance of our Environmental Protection Licence into the future.

The upgrade will double the treatment capacity of the current plant to be able to service 176,000 people and ensure sufficient capacity to service future growth in the catchment until 2046. In the short term, the plant will also cater for temporary flows being received from the South West Growth Area until the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre will be in operation (in 2026).

The majority of the construction is currently underway within the existing Sydney Water site, to minimise impact to the community.

The upgrade of the West Camden Water Recycling Plant will help Sydney Water deliver on its vision of creating a better life with world-class water services.



We’re planning for Sydney’s future by delivering wastewater services that will allow our city to grow while also protecting public health and the environment.

Our West Camden Water Recycling Plant is currently operating at full capacity and requires an upgrade in order to service growth in the catchment as well as maintain compliance of our Environmental Protection Licence into the future.

The upgrade will double the treatment capacity of the current plant to be able to service 176,000 people and ensure sufficient capacity to service future growth in the catchment until 2046. In the short term, the plant will also cater for temporary flows being received from the South West Growth Area until the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre will be in operation (in 2026).

The majority of the construction is currently underway within the existing Sydney Water site, to minimise impact to the community.

The upgrade of the West Camden Water Recycling Plant will help Sydney Water deliver on its vision of creating a better life with world-class water services.



  • Upcoming extended work hours

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    Our delivery partner Downer I BMD have finished decommissioning the old MLE tank. This tank will now be repurposed into a balance tank, requiring fit out, testing and commissioning.

    We will continue to carry out this work outside regular hours to maintain work program.

    This extended work hours will take place Monday to Saturday between 5.30am - 7am and 6pm to 2.30am from Monday 7 April 2025 until Saturday 31 May 2025, weather permitting. This work will not take place on Sundays and public holidays.

    If you would like to know more, please contact our community engagement team on WestCamdenWRP@sydneywater.com.au

  • Continued extended work hours

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    Our delivery partner Downer I BMD will continue working extended hours to carry out supervision of the newly connected equipment.

    The Downer | BMD team will maintain 24/7 supervision, including public holidays, to monitor the new equipment. During this time, we will generate minimal additional noise and light, while being on call. Supervision will continue until 12 noon on Saturday 31 May 2025.

    If you would like to know more, please contact our community engagement team on WestCamdenWRP@sydneywater.com.au

  • Upcoming extended work hours during March 2025

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    Our delivery partner Downer I BMD will be working extended work hours to finish work on the new inlet.

    This work will take place over five early morning shifts so it does not impact current operations and commissioning activities. The extended work hours will take place between 12am and 7am from Friday 7 March 2025 until Friday 28 March 2025, weather permitting.

    If you would like to know more, please contact our community engagement team on WestCamdenWRP@sydneywater.com.au

  • Decommissioning work

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    Our delivery partner Downer I BMD have started commissioning the new facilities which involves inspecting and testing. Over the coming months we will be taking the old process units off-line for cleaning to finalise this process.

    We will decommission the old inlet works and tanks. This includes filling the tanks and aerating until ready for cleaning. Deodorising sprays will be used during cleaning, if necessary.

    This work will take place from Monday 10 February 2025 until mid-August 2025, weather permitting.

    If you would like to know more, please contact our community engagement team on WestCamdenWRP@sydneywater.com.au

  • Upcoming extended work hours

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    Our delivery partner Downer I BMD will be working extended work hours to carry out supervision of the newly connected inlet works to the MBR.

    Starting 6 pm on Tuesday 28 January until 7am on Monday 24 March 2025, the Downer| BMD team will maintain 24/7 supervision to monitor the new equipment. During this time, we will generate minimal additional noise and light.

    If you would like to know more, please contact our community engagement team on WestCamdenWRP@sydneywater.com.au

  • Christmas shutdown

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    While most our construction team will be taking a well earned break over the Christmas and New Year period, we will be required to maintain commissioning supervision during this time.

    Between 6 pm Friday 20 December 2024 to 7 am Tuesday 7 January 2025, the Downer | BMD team will maintain 24/7 supervision, including public holidays, to monitor the new equipment. We will generate minimal noise and light during this time.

    From Sydney Water and Downer | BMD team, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season, as well as the very best wishes for Christmas and new year!

    If you would like more information, please contact our community engagement team on WestCamdenWRP@sydneywater.com.au

  • Upcoming extended work hours – early starts

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    Our delivery partner Downer I BMD will be working extended work hours with early starts during the hotter months, to maintain the work program.

    The extended work hours for this will take place Monday to Friday from December 2024 to the end of February 2025, between 6am to 7am, when extreme heat is predicted.

    If you would like to know more, please contact our community engagement team on WestCamdenWRP@sydneywater.com.au

  • Upcoming extended work hours - 5 December 2024

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    Our delivery partner Downer I BMD will be working extended work hours to carry out testing of new lighting.

    This work will take place late in the evening to be able to measure with a lux meter. The extended work hours for this will occur Thursday 5 December 2024, between 8 pm to midnight, weather permitting.

    If you would like to know more, please contact our community engagement team on WestCamdenWRP@sydneywater.com.au

  • Upcoming extended work hours

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    Our delivery partner Downer I BMD will be working extended work hours to carry out testing of the switchroom.

    This work will take place early morning so it does not impact current operations and commissioning activities. The extended work hours for this will take place Tuesday 5 November 2024, between 5.30 am to 7 am, weather permitting.

    If you would like to know more, please contact our community engagement team on WestCamdenWRP@sydneywater.com.au

  • Upcoming extended work hours to February 2025

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    Our delivery partner Downer I BMD will be continue working extended work hours to carry out commissioning and testing inspections of the new plant. These extended work hours will occur on Sundays 8am to 5pm until early February 2025, weather permitting.

    If you would like to know more, please contact our community engagement team on WestCamdenWRP@sydneywater.com.au

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