Aerial photographs showcasing dazzling views of the Western Treatment Plant will form part of an exhibition celebrating the Werribee landmark.
Titled Treatment 2017 Flightlines, the project is a collaboration between Deakin University, Melbourne Water and Wyndham council.
As part of the temporary art show, several artists have created works to be installed across the 10,500 hectare treatment plant.
On Saturday, April 29, visitors to the wastewater facility will be able to board a free shuttle bus and travel to each exhibition site as part of a two and a half hour trip.
The display will include photos taken in a plane as it flew above the plant.
Aerial photographer Louis Helbig, who is also a pilot, took the pictures. The images show views of water mains, sewer lines and natural forms.
Exhibition curator Cameron Bishop, a senior lecturer in art and performance at Deakin University, said the exhibition revealed artistic responses to the plant’s technology, history and wildlife.
“The Western Treatment Plant has played a key role in Melbourne’s history, yet before we began these exhibitions it was largely unknown to the public – understandably, given its contents and occasional odour, which is now largely under control,” Dr Bishop said.
Treatment 2017 Flightlines will be on from 9am-5pm on April 29 at the Western Treatment Plant, Lot 1, New Farm Road, Werribee.
Free shuttle bus rides will depart from the plant’s discovery centre.
Details: melbournewater.com.au
