A Forest for Australia and Altona Treatment Plant
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When you think wastewater treatment, you probably don’t think of world-renowned art. In 1998, New York-based environmental artist Agnes Denes created A Forest for Australia at Greater Western Water’s Altona Treatment Plant. The land art, spanning eight acres, uses 3,700 trees to create five circular spirals.
What's On
Join us for a guided walking tour of the Altona Treatment Plant, followed by world-renowned land artist Agnes Denes’ work, A Forest for Australia.
This is a rare opportunity to explore the artwork and learn about its inspiration, early climate challenges and rejuvenation.
Discover the fascinating water treatment process, where engineers collaborate with friendly bacteria to sustainably process millions of litres of wastewater daily. This provides recycled water for industry and irrigation for green spaces.
Children's Activities
While the presentation is focused on adults, children over the age of eight are welcome to join under supervision.
Images: (1-2) Drone shots of ‘A Forest for Australia’ and part of Greater Western Water's Altona Treatment Plant. Photo: courtesy of artist David Murphy and drone operator Leo Dale. (3-4) Community members inside ‘A Forest for Australia’ listening to tour guide and overlooking water tanks.
Important Details
Time & Date
Saturday 27 + Sunday 28 July
Tours run 8am, 10.30am, 1pm + 3.30pm
Running for 90 mins in groups of 20
Bookings required—$7 booking fee applies
First release tickets: 12pm Thursday 3 July
Second release tickets: 10am Saturday 6 July
Security guard and volunteers at gate will help direct visitors to the car park and meeting spot.
As a working treatment plant, safety precautions must be adhered to by visitors including supervision of children and appropriate attire. We will have a series of conditions of entry visitors will need to agree to when booking. Short safety inductions will be completed at the beginning of each tour.
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking nearby, Partially wheelchair accessible
Short safety inductions and conditions of entry will be completed at the beginning of each tour. People with limited mobility may choose to enter only the first spiral of 'A Forest for Australia', as it has a walkway. The remaining sites have uneven surfaces.
Location
293 Queen St, Altona Meadows VIC 3018
