Generous City Weekend Program Live – first release tickets available Wednesday 1 July
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Cancelled: How water shapes a generous city: inside the Western Treatment Plant

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Description

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Western Treatment Plant is unable to participate in this year's Open House Melbourne Weekend.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may serve.

Images: (1) Biodiversity and Conservation Area at the WTP. Photo: David Hannah. (2) Community Bus Tour at the WTP. Photo: Sharon Blance/Image Workshop. (3) Education and Cultural Precinct at the WTP. Photo: Sharon Blance/Image Workshop.

Important Details

Tour/event summary information

This event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience this may serve.

Bookings

Bookings required—$7 booking fee applies
First release tickets: 12pm Wednesday 1 July
Second release tickets: 10am Saturday 4 July

Meeting Point

Participants must arrive 15 minutes prior to their tour start time.
Flat, enclosed sturdy footwear, and long pants and long sleeves are essential. Sandals or thongs are not permitted on site.
Staff will greet you at the main gate on William Thwaites Drive and direct you to the parking on site.

Accessibility

Accessible bathrooms, All-gender bathrooms, Accessible parking, Quiet or sensory rooms

Bus for the site tour has wheelchair access.

Location

Western Treatment Plant, 1 William Thwaites Dr, Cocoroc VIC 3030

Wadawurrung Wathaurung Country

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