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Bega Valley Shire Council has made the commitment to upgrade its wastewater treatment systems through the establishment of the Bega Valley Sewerage Program (BVSP). BVSP will manage the ongoing operations of the Shire’s wastewater treatment system and undertake upgrading of existing infrastructure through:

• Installing new sewerage systems in the villages of Cobargo, Wolumla, Candelo, Kalaru and Wallaga Lake; and

• Upgrading 5 existing sewage treatment plants at Bega, Tathra, Tura Beach, Merimbula and Bermagui.

BVSP will:

• maintain compliance with Department of Environment and Conservation (formerly Environment Protection Authority (EPA)) requirements and enhance environmental outcomes;

• ensure Council has access to the latest technologies and/or innovations, and has the ability to introduce these to the sewerage systems at the appropriate time;

• maintain and enhance service delivery standards; and

• ensure the community is well informed about the Program, and has the opportunity to provide input.

The Program Bega Valley Sewerage Program is to be carried out by an Alliance between Bega Valley Shire Council and the private sector. A Joint Venture (JV) between Tenix Alliance and Environmental Solutions Limited (ESI) has been appointed as the private sector partner with Council. They have formed a company known as TESIB. Environmental Resources Management (ERM) will be in a sub-alliance arrangement with the JV.

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