23/06/2026
Commercial Project
Lake Tyrrell - Buloke Council
Lake Tyrrell is a unique salt lake located seven kilometres north of Sea Lake. The Lake environment is host to Mallee reptiles, kangaroos, emus, white-faced chats, and an inland gullery. To get to Lake Tyrrell, head north on the Calder Highway and it’s well signposted on your right-hand side. There is a viewing platform and information bay, with plenty of car parking.
Task: Treatment of all wastewater and sewage.
Chemical Free
The tourists were not daunted by the lack of facilities and kept arriving. Problems both in the Sea Lake township and at the lake began to occur – uncontrolled pedestrian and vehicle access, vegetation destruction, no signage, bogged vehicles and bush toileting were having negative impacts on the lake environment.
Visitors accessing the salt-crusted lake surface had to first cross a slimy, black muddy margin. Running water was the only way to remove mud from footwear. The closest facility for cleaning was the Sea Lake service station – their toilets were regularly blocked by Lake Tyrrell mud.
Project Details
5000 litre concrete tank
120m wick trench x 1.6m x 600mm (8 x 15m runs)
https://www.wormfarm.com.au/project/lake-tyrrell-buloke-council/
Worm Farm Waste Systems has installed an eco friendly wastewater treatment system for the Buloke Council at Lake Tyrrell. A unique location near Sea Lake.