The existing onsite wastewater systems in Forrest are currently exceeding capacity and struggle to cope with peak periods, school holidays and large events.

Main issues include frequent episodes of unpleasant odours, which are prominent during peak periods, and untreated wastewater leaking onto public and private properties.

Work is continuing to progress to develop a concept design and business case for a wastewater management solution for the township.

Subject to approval of the business case and importantly – securing an affordable outcome for all – the proposed solution involves replacing onsite septic systems with a pressure sewer system to service the Forrest township, with wastewater being sent to a local water recycling facility to treat and re-use the recycled water.

The Forrest Wastewater Project aims to implement a wastewater management solution that:

  • Eliminates the public health and environmental risks associated with inadequately performing septic systems;
  • Removes the maintenance burden of existing onsite systems;
  • Improves Forrest’s amenity, creating better experiences for residents and visitors; and
  • Provides enabling infrastructure that will assist Forrest to become a thriving and vibrant township with increased economic activity through tourism, and sustainable development.

Wastewater Survey

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Introduction

Barwon Water has been working with the Forrest community to investigate opportunities for wastewater improvements in the township since 2017.

We’re committed to ongoing engagement with the Forrest community throughout this project. It has been some time since we last checked in with the community about your support. As we finalise our concept designs and business case, we’re keen to understand your level of support for the wastewater project, and any queries, concerns or hopes.

Please share your thoughts via our short, 5-10 minute survey. We’re asking that each household and / or business completes one survey only.

The survey is open until Tuesday 22 April 2024.

Collection Notice

We’re committed to protecting your privacy. Barwon Water is collecting this information to inform planning for the Forrest Wastewater project and other related programs and activities.

Barwon Water collects demographic data to assess whether it is providing a range of community members with an opportunity to be involved.

For all responses, the requirement for a residential address is necessary to ensure only one response is received per property, as each property represents a potential individual sewerage connection within Forrest. Survey submissions without an address supplied may not be included in the outcome report. Collected responses will be deidentified.

Provision of all optional data will only be used for the purpose of Barwon Water contacting the customer, if requested.

Our Privacy Charter outlines the practices and policies for the collection, use and management of personal information. For enquiries, including accessing the personal information we collect about you, please contact our Privacy Officer at info@barwonwater.vic.gov.au.

The proposed solution involves replacing onsite septic systems with a pressure sewer system to service the Forrest township. Wastewater would then be sent to the proposed Gerangamete facility to treat and re-use the recycled water. The project is subject to a viable business case, approval from the Barwon Water Board, and ongoing community support. Please let us know your level of support for the wastewater project? Required

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Thank You

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.

A summary of the results from this survey will be included in a business case proposal to the Barwon Water Board. The results will help inform the Board on the community sentiment towards the wastewater project.

The project is subject to a viable business case, approval from the Barwon Water Board, and ongoing community support. We’ll keep you updated via the website and Forrest Post as plans progress. www.yoursay.barwonwater.vic.gov.au/forrest-hub-forrest-wastewater

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