Documents obtained by the ABC reveal Hobart's largest wastewater treatment plant — next to the site of the proposed AFL stadium — is regularly breaching environmental standards for discharging chemicals into the River Derwent.
But the plant's relocation is yet to be guaranteed, with TasWater highlighting the risk that the cost could be greater than expected, resulting in the need to find more funding, which could cause "substantial delays".
The business case notes that the plant must be relocated in 2025 to avoid failing to meet further commitments to the EPA, and for development plans at Macquarie Point to progress.TasWater concerned environmental approvals could delay project The business case says the environmental approval process for Selfs Point could be risky should it result in delays.
A new sewage pump station and emergency storage would be built at Macquarie Point, but TasWater redacted the exact location of these, and said discussions with landholders was ongoing.
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