The Circular Change Makers Tour: Shifting Towards a Circular Economy

The Circular Change Makers Tour

Date: 8 October 2025
Time: 8.30am to 5pm
Location: Departing and Arriving from Southern Cross Railway Station or Departing and Arriving from Geelong Station

Join us for the Circular Change Makers Tour – a unique event highlighting the transition from a traditional linear economy to a sustainable circular economy. This forward-thinking program, held in collaboration with leading industry partners, will showcase innovative projects that conserve resources, reduce environmental impact, and create new opportunities for growth.

What to Expect

On this tour, we’ll explore real-world examples of circular economy principles in action, with site visits across Geelong showcasing innovation in energy, water, and sustainable bio-products:

• Northern Water Treatment Plant – O₂ Project Overview: Gain insights into this cutting-edge project and its role in advancing sustainable water management.

• New Energy Service Station (with Barwon Water’s H₂ Truck): Guided tour led by Viva, exploring the integration of hydrogen energy solutions.

• The Gordon TAFE, Geelong East Campus: Enjoy lunch, then see the Hydraloop unit in action, demonstrating on-site water recycling technology.

• Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus – Centre for Sustainable Bio-Products: Discover pioneering research and innovation in sustainable materials, guided by Professor Colin Barrow (Deakin Distinguished Professor and Chair in Biotechnology in the Centre for Sustainable Bio-Products).

Why Attend?

• Learn by seeing: Go behind the scenes at leading facilities driving the circular economy.

• Network and connect: Meet like-minded professionals and experts working on sustainability and innovation.

• Gain insights: Understand how circular economy solutions are delivering both environmental and economic benefits.

Transportation and Lunch:

A bus will be provided with two pick-up and drop-off locations: Southern Cross Station and Geelong Station. When registering for the event, please select your preferred location. You are also welcome to make your own way to the sites by car if you prefer.

The bus will also be used to transport participants between site visits.

Lunch will be provided at The Gordon TAFE.

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot early to ensure you don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of the circular economy movement in the water sector!

This event promises to be an inspiring and insightful experience that will leave you with actionable ideas for integrating circular economy principles into your own work. Don’t miss out on this chance to be a Circular Change Maker!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact:

Kerryn Lester-Smith
Email: kerryn.lester-smith@barwonwater.vic.gov.au
Phone: 0420 242 649