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Western Downs Regional Council has awarded the contract to design & construct the upgrade 1.725MLD Chinchilla WWTP to Aquatec Maxcon.

As a result of an estimated population growth in the region, Aquatec Maxcon has provided the proprietary ‘Hybrid Biological Nutrients Removal’ (HBNR) process.

The HBNR process has been successfully verified in both Miles and Wandoan WWTP's for the same council.

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The plant upgrade will be designed to include:

  • Inlet Works
  • Biological Reactors utilising our unique Hybrid Biological Nutrient Reduction technology.
  • Biological Phosphorous removal.
  • Aerobic sludge Digestion.
  • Chemical dosing including Lime and sodium hypochlorite.
  • Sludge Dewatering System (Centrifuge) including polymer dosing.
  • New irrigation lagoon.

Some of the highlights of the technologies to be provided by Aquatec Maxcon include:

  •  High efficiency AquaBlade diffuser and fine bubble aeration system for the bioreactor
  • High reliability Gas Locked Syphon Decanter
  • High efficiency AquaStar surface aerator for aerobic digester

3 February 2015

Chinchilla Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

Following several months of closely working with Lendlease, we are pleased to confirm Aquatec Maxcon had been awarded the design and construct contract for the Southern Redland Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project is situated in an exciting, high growth area identified by the Queensland Government's South East Regional Plan, and it is part of the wider project under Redland City Council's Shoreline Plan of Development.

Along with our sister companies MPA Engineering and Maxcon Industries, Aquatec Maxcon is engaged to carry out the process, mechanical and electrical design and construct of this brand new MBR wastewater treatment plant. Our engineering design capability, our expertise in mechanical and electrical fabrication, as well as installation proficiency in South East Queensland enables us to deliver unparalleled solutions. Additionally, our extensive network of global suppliers ensures we are able to source the key packages and equipment to provide the best possible service to the Redland community.

We intend to bring our expertise into the wider project team formed by Lendlease for this project which includes GD< Stantec and Silverstrand.  We look forward to successfully delivering this exciting project for Redland City Council and Lendlease.

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