Douglas Water Treatment Plant Tour
Ever wondered where your water comes from and how it is made safe to drink?
Take a guided tour through the Douglas Water Treatment Plant. Learn about where our water comes from and the intricate processes of how water is treated to be made safe for drinking and everyday use.
An informative experience suitable for grade 7 and above.
Tour Details
Dates and Times
This tour is available* Wednesday and Thursday from March to September between 9am and 11am (due to long periods of sun exposure, Council advises this tour is booked for morning sessions only).
Each session is up to 2 hours. We cater for 1 group per session.
* Please note: Douglas Water Treatment Plant requires at least 4 weeks notice to book a tour.
Location
Douglas Water Treatment Plant, Angus Smith Drive, Douglas (map).
Turn right at the first roundabout near Townsville Hospital on Angus Smith Drive. Follow Angus Smith Drive for approximately 3.4km, and then turn right into the facility. There will be a drop-off point for the bus, where Council Officers will meet you.
Requirements
This tour caters for 8 to 30 participants including students, teachers and teacher aides.
All tour participants must wear closed-in footwear, sunscreen, and a hat. If possible, long-sleeved pants and shirt is recommended. For more information on risk assessment, read our Risk Assessment Form (PDF, 83.2 KB).
Please read the Terms and Conditions prior to confirming your tour booking.
Eco-Catchment Education Tours
All elements of our Eco-Catchment Education Tours tie in with Queensland State Government education curriculum Key Learning Outcomes.
Our Eco-Catchment Education Tours are certified by Tourism Australia.
Ecotourism, adopted by Ecotourism Australia is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that foster environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation.
