The Gibson Island advanced water treatment plant is part of Australia's Western Corridor Recycled Water Project (WCRWP). This is an integrated effort consisting of 6 wastewater treatment plants, two power stations, numerous storage tanks, a dam, associated piping and three advanced water treatment plants, of which Gibson Island is the largest, with a production capacity of 100,000m3 and in operation since 2008. The OEM for this plant is GE Water and Process Technologies.
The advanced water treatment plant employs a three stage process: microfiltration, followed by reverse osmosis - where the Hydranautics RO membranes will be used - and then UV light treatment, in order to provide drinking water for the local region's residents. The WCRWP is a US$2 billion project instigated by the local water authority to deal with the severe drought conditions in Queensland, Australia.
