Construction is officially underway for a new advanced wastewater treatment facility in Dubbo, with Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, and Dubbo Regional Council marking the milestone with a sod turn today.
Squadron Energy Executive General Manager Development and Delivery Tony Clark said starting construction was a proud moment in delivering legacy infrastructure for the region.
“Our partnership with Dubbo Regional Council means we can deliver key projects that benefit the community in the longer term, including the advanced wastewater treatment facility,” Mr Clark said.
“We’re proud to enable a project which not only provides water for the construction phase of our renewable energy projects, but also contributes to the long-term water security for the region.
“This demonstrates our commitment to community investment and leaving a lasting legacy that will benefit the region for decades to come.”
Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Josh Black said it was partnerships such as this one that will ultimately end up benefiting the whole community.
“The partnership between Council and Squadron Energy is a real win for our whole region. Not only does strengthen Dubbo’s water security, but it also supports development in a way that protects our drinking water.
“This project is a smart move for our future,” Clr Black said.
Mr Clark and Councillor Pam Wells put shovels in the ground at Dubbo Sewerage Treatment Plant to mark the start of work on the advanced wastewater treatment facility, which will be capable of treating up to 700 megalitres of water per year.
They were joined on site by Squadron Energy Regional Economic Development Manager Bart Sykes and Dubbo Regional Council CEO Murray Wood for the start of construction.
Weather permitting, the treatment facility is expected to be completed in early 2026.
Last year Squadron Energy and Dubbo Regional Council announced plans to deliver water security to the region through a public private partnership to build the advanced wastewater treatment facility.
Since then Squadron has also unveiled plans to lease 10 hectares of council-owned land to house workers during the construction phase of its projects, which can later be returned to council with improved access to services for its future master planned housing subdivision.