The future operation of six significant Central Highlands Water (CHW) water treatment plants has been finalised, with Veolia announced as the successful strategic partner to deliver these critically important operations and maintenance services for our customers and community.
The major 15-year contract, the result of comprehensive planning and a competitive tendering process over the past 24 months, will see industry specialist, Veolia, work with CHW to support the community’s water needs across the White Swan, Lal Lal, Blackwood, Beaufort, Clunes and Forest Hill plants, known as Water6.
Veolia brings a wealth of operations and maintenance knowledge at a local, national and international level, to deliver essential water services to customers.
Quotes attributable to Jeff Haydon, Managing Director, CHW
“Our new partnership, enables the delivery of CHW’s 2040 “More than Water” aspirations in caring for our community and environment, ensuring essential water services are safe, reliable and affordable now and in the future.”
“Together with Veolia we will focus on innovation, optimisation and efficiency, and embracing opportunities, particularly those relating to climate adaptation and emissions reduction.”
“We’ve developed this agreement in a way that allows all involved to thrive, encourages adaptability and builds the capabilities of all involved.
“This new chapter marks the transition from a long-term relationship with Ballarat Water, who have supported us to provide safe, secure drinking water for 25 years. We remain thankful for the efforts and commitment over this time.”
“We look forward to working with Veolia’s local team of experts to ensure the best long-term outcome for our customers, community, reliability and the environment.”
Quotes attributable to Veolia Australia and New Zealand CEO and MD Richard Kirkman:
“Veolia is delighted to be partnering with Central Highlands Water for the next 15 years to deliver safe, reliable and affordable water services to the communities. served by the Water6 water treatment plants. “We look forward to leveraging our 175 years of global experience in water, along with our world leading energy and waste expertise, to deliver the best water outcomes and an innovative approach to climate adaptation and emissions reductions.”
