TasWater, Expansion of Selfs Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, New Town

Current Stage

Assessment Commenced

Proposal Details

Client: Tasmanian Water & Sewerage Corporation Pty Ltd

Premises: Selfs Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, Selfs Point Road, New Town 7008

Activity: Wastewater treatment works

Class of Assessment: 2B

Important Dates

Assessment Commenced: 10/8/2020

​​The P​​roposal

The proposal is to increase the treatment capacity of Selfs Point Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to accommodate predicted flows from both the existing Selfs Point WWTP and those currently treated by Macquarie Point WWTP. The treatment capacity of Selfs Point WWTP will be increased from 10.4 ML/day to 26 ML/day to provide adequate treatment capacity for anticipated catchment growth over the next 30 years. 

Discharge from the upgraded Selfs Point WWTP will be predominantly through the existing long outfall located at Blinking Billy Point. During high-intensity wet weather events and other abnormal operating scenarios discharge will occur via an existing outfall at Selfs Point.​

Notice of Intent 

 TasWater, Expansion of Selfs Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, New Town - NOI (PDF 2Mb)​


Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines

EIS Guidelines have been prepared by the Board to assist the proponent to prepare a case for assessment. Based on the information contained in the Notice of Intent, the guidelines identify the key issues which are expected to be relevant to the assessment of the proposal.

 TasWater, Expansion of Selfs Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, New Town - EIS Guidelines (PDF 236Kb)

 EIS General Guidelines (PDF 304Kb)