Site address

Western Treatment Plant, William Thwaites Drive Entrance

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Directions

From the M1 Princes Freeway, take the C109/Werribee exit. Once you have exited, keep left and follow the signs to turn left onto William Thwaites Drive. You’ll soon see the Front Gate, where we’ll have staff checking bookings prior to providing entry to the site.

Travel time from Melbourne CBD is approximately 45 minutes.

Please arrive at the Front Gate at least 20 mins prior to your minibus tour. Please note that once through the Front Gate, it takes around 5mins to drive to the carpark. There will also be a short walk from the carpark to the tour meeting point. Minibuses will depart promptly at their advertised start time.

Bus Tour Duration: approx. 55 mins

In terms of planning your day, for those with Minibus Tickets, we recommend you leave at least an hour after the bus tour to explore the work at Cocoroc.

Terrain & Navigation

The Western Treatment Plant is primarily an outdoor site comprised of various terrain, including concrete, uneven dirt/grass, large and small compacted gravel. Manual wheelchair users will find it difficult to navigate independently due to the nature of this terrain. Motorised wheelchair users may also find it difficult to access certain works situated on large gravel and grass. All wheelchair users are encouraged to email publicartcommission@gmail.com prior to booking, so that we can discuss access to the event in further detail with you. If you leave us a contact number and your availability, we can call you back at a time convenient to you.

In terms of distance to travel by foot onsite, patrons are advised that there are parts of TIII: Night + Day that involve walking longer distances (over 100m). This includes experiencing the work of Edwina Stevens and Anindita Banerjee at Cocoroc and navigating to/from the Carpark. Please email us using the address above if you have any queries about site navigation. A Site Map will be shared on this webpage in the coming week.

Minibus Access & Parking

The 12 seater minibuses have a step to enter and involve manoeuvering to your seat in a bent position. Patrons will need to embark and disembark from the bus a few times during the minibus tour, in order to experience the work.

A separate van will be utilised to facilitate wheelchair accessible tours. Please contact us via publicartcommission@gmail.com to book one of these tours, so that we can share further detailed information with you.

Accessible parking is available onsite. This parking is located in the Visitor Carpark, closer to minibus departure/return. If you require accessible parking, please note this when you book.

Auslan Interpretation

Auslan interpreters can be requested if patrons note this requirement in the booking process and/or email publicartcommission@gmail.com by close of business Monday 17 April.

Artwork Warnings

Patrons are advised that some artworks include loud music, bright/flashing lights (no strobe) and moving virtual reality imagery.

Companion Cards

TIII: Night + Day honours Companion Cards. The Companion Card ticket can be selected through the purchase path.

For further access enquiries and to discuss how we can best support you at TIII: Night + Day, please email publicartcommission@gmail.com

AUDIENCE INFORMATION

Important information:

• As a public art project that takes place primarily outdoors, we ask that people come prepared for all weather.
• Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring a jacket and/or umbrella in case of rain. For daytime sessions, wearing sun protection like hats and/or long-sleeved shirts and pants is strongly advised. There is no/limited shade when viewing outdoor works.
• For sessions after dark, we encourage you to wear something warm.
• People who are particularly sensitive to strong smells are advised that the minibus will drive through one part of the site with a strong odour. It’s only for a minute. There are no other strong odours during the rest of your experience.
• Please note: Fiona Hillary’s work (included in the Minibus tour tickets) is a VR experience that audience will experience through a VR headset. If you‘d prefer not to wear the headset, you will need your own smartphone and pair of headphones. A QR code will be provided for you to access the work.  

Site amenities:

• The Fermentary and Otto van Empire will be open on both days providing snacks, cold and hot drinks
• Water will be available at the minibus tour meeting point and the food and beverage area in Cocoroc. People are welcome to bring water bottles and fill them up as needed.
• This is a dry site; no alcohol shall be sold or consumed at any time.
• Toilets are located inside the Visitor’s Centre, and near the food and beverage area in Cocoroc. There are male and female toilets located at the Visitor’s Centre (with 1 x ambulant toilet in each), and 1 x male, 1 x female and 1 x accessible/all gender toilet located near the food and beverage area in Cocoroc.
• In case of emergency, First Aid will be onsite in Cocoroc, with the ability to travel to other site locations as required
• Not feeling well? Please stay at home. You can email publicartcommission@gmail.com and we’ll be happy to refund your tickets.