Modern Inlet Works Package Commissioned for Tannum Sands WWTP

Gladstone Regional Council operates the Tannum Sands Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) that is located in Queensland. The plant has a 15,000EP capacity with a Peak Wet Weather Flow (PWWF) of 195 L/s.

Hydroflux recently provided a complete set of inlet works equipment of a high efficiency design to replace the existing equipment which had reached end of life.

The existing site used step-type screens and based on the performance from our other similar sites, our HUBER Escamax® was selected to replace these screens. Escamax® uses a series of perforated panels that provides high screenings capture (UK WIR Test for 84%, 6mm) and physically resembles a step-type screen, which simplifies mechanical integration.

Hydroflux has provided Escamax® to numerous sites in Australia to upgrade older step type screen installations to a more higher capture design.

A new vortex grit removal system was installed together with a HUBER RoSF4 Advanced Grit Washing Plant, that washes and dewaters the grit to 90% dry solids. HUBER introduced the concept of fluid bed grit washing back in 90’s – we have some 30+ references across Australia and New Zealand for this technology.

The higher screening efficiency will reduce maintenance associated with the downstream process. The advanced grit washing facility will reduce offsite disposal and transport costs due to dryer grit content, and hence associated volumes of grit.

To learn about how Hydroflux can help with providing complete inlet and raw water screening packages, grit removal and residual handling systems, please visit www.hydrofluxepco.au or call us on 1300 417 697.

About the Hydroflux Group

The Hydroflux Group aims to deliver the highest level of engineering and scientific know-how to the emerging issues of sustainability, climate adaptation and environmental protection with a specific focus on water and wastewater.

As part of its vision and mission, Hydroflux has always taken its climate responsibility seriously. In 2022, Hydroflux became Australia’s first water treatment and technology company to achieve Climate Active carbon neutral certification for its organisation and products. It knows that partnering with customers and clients is the most significant impact it can have in its journey. The Group employs over 100 staff and operates throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, with office locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, Suva and Portsmouth.