Tours & Presentations

Site tours are available at a range of our properties, including water and wastewater treatment plants, Moondarra Reservoir, and the Vortex Centre.

Site Tours

Tours are available for schools, universities and community groups. As our treatment plants were not designed for large groups, there are restrictions on the number of people who can attend a tour. Children under 15 years of age are unable to visit wastewater treatment plants, as their immune systems are not fully developed.

As a guide, the following limits apply (numbers include teachers, guardians):

Treatment plants - 25 people
Vortex Centre - 50 people
Treatment plants - 25 people

Tours are free, but must be booked in advance. We do not supply transport to our sites. Site tours normally run for one hour, while Vortex Centre tours take 90 minutes.

Vortex Centre

The Vortex Centre is a great resource for primary and secondary school students. Admission is free for schools within Gippsland Water's service area.

The state-of-the-art facility features interactive displays, touch screens and videos, with a focus on water conservation.

Visitors will learn about the water cycle, Gippsland's water catchment and how it is managed, the Gippsland Water Factory treatment process, and how we can all play a part in conserving water and using it more wisely.

A range of educational program resources are offered that focus on various aspects of water. These programs run across various VELS levels, domains and dimensions and can be tailored to fit the needs of the school.

Program topics include:

For more information on the programs, see the Vortex Centre program summary.

The Vortex Centre is available for bookings between 9.30am – 3pm on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Each visit takes 90 minutes. A minimum of three weeks' notice is required.

To book a visit, complete the application form at the bottom of the page.

Presentations

We can be a guest speaker at your community group meeting or in your classroom. There are a wide range of professions at Gippsland Water, so our presentation can be tailored to your needs. Examples include a technical presentation from an environmental scientist or engineer, or a general presentation on Gippsland Water and water conservation.

For more information on tours or presentations call 1800 066 401 or email us.