West Of Eden is the result of an artistic residency at the Western Treatment Plant that took place over three months in 2015. The residency set out to open the minds of the broader community and challenge some of its perceptions to the Plant. This work highlights the natural beauty of the Plant while embracing the fact that, in many ways, this land is not natural at all. Bindi Cole Chocka is a Wadawurrung woman and the Western Treatment Plant is on Wadawurrung land.western treatment plant, residency, photography, wadawurrung, first nations

As the Yarra became unsuitable as a source of water, several attempts were made to find alternative sources for the growing population of Melbourne. It was not until 1891 that the efforts to sewer Melbourne came to fruition with the setting up of the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW), now known as Melbourne Water. From 1891 until 1992, it was the responsibility of the MMBW to safeguard public health by providing a sewerage system and a safe water supply system. In 1992, The MMBW merged with a number of smaller urban water authorities to form Melbourne Water. The township of Cocoroc was created in 1894 at the Metropolitan Sewage Farm (now the Western Treatment Plant) to house the workers it employed. The name 'Cocoroc' means 'frog' in the language of the Wathaurung people — the Traditional Owners of the land the treatment plant was built on. By the early 1950s there were nearly 100 houses, a town hall, football ground (and team), swimming pool, tennis courts, four schools and a post office, and by the 1970s some 500 people were living in Cocoroc. As it became too expensive for the MMBW to subsidise, Cocoroc was abandoned. By 1973 most of the houses and other buildings were demolished or moved to Werribee. All that is left now of Cocoroc are two small, empty, concrete swimming pools, a few weatherboard sheds and a big iron water tank. This photograph detailing an exterior view of the North Cocoroc State Primary School, is historically significant as it captures children at play within a purpose built community. The School that was one of four was built to educate the children of the MMBW workers. As the school no longer exists, this photograph is the only tangible evidence left of the building, also showcasing the style of buildings in this era. cocoroc, township, school, mmbw, melbourne metropolitan board of works, melbourne water

M. Eissler A.I.M.E. was a member of the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.Red Hardcovered book of 678 pages with around 250 illustrations and numerous folding plates. Contents include: gold mining in California, Gold as a metal; Hydraulic Process; treatment of Gold bearing Ores; Crushing and Amalgamation (Queensland, California); Mills; Buddle; concentrator; Roasting ores; Roasting Pyritic Ores; Hydro-Metallurgy; Chlorination; Electro-Metallurgy; Cyanide; Erection of a Cyanide Plant; Chemistry of the Cyanide Process; Spelting, CupulationCrushing ore; 160 stamp battery; Mill site and battery; causes of failure in gold mining, South African Gold Fields; Gold in Australia (pg 589) Advertisements include: Fraser & Chalmers; Bowes scott & Western Ltd; Fried. Krupp Grusonwerk; Stanley; Humbolt Engineering Works Co., Townson & Mercer.gold, mining, metallurgy, pyrites, cupel, brook, rand, california, america, gold mining

Information on various aspects of the Stawell Gold Mine14 Yellow card with Black Plastic Ring Binders for spine. 3 Logos W.M.C. Central Norseman Limited Gold Corporation. Stawell Joint Venture. 2121: Western Mining Corporation Limited & Central Norseman Gold Corporation Limited. Progress report 1979 By R.B. Sloan. A Preliminary Look at the cost of establishing a Gold Production Operation at Stawell By N.R. Hook 1980 22: Western Mining Corporation Limited & Central Norseman Gold Corporation Limited. History of Exploration at Stawell By R.B. Watchorn & Stawell Development Proposal By R.B. Watchorn & N.R. Hooker 1980 23: Western Mining Corporation Limited & Stawell Joint Venture. Preliminary draft Stawell Gold Development Project A report on a proposed Exploration Drive. January 1981 24: Western Mining Corporation Limited & Stawell Joint Venture. Stawell Gold Development Project 1981 25: Western Mining Corporation Limited & Central Norseman Gold Corporation Limited. K Report No, 2595 Stawell Progress Report 1976-1981 26 Western Mining Corporation Limited & Central Norseman Gold Corporation Limited. K Reort No. 2630 Stawell report on teh Wonga Mining Area with recommendations for exploration. 1982 27 Western Mining Corporation Limited ( Incorporated in Victoria). Acting Manager And Agent for and on behalf of the Stawell Joint Venture between Western Mining Corporation Limited & Central Norseman Gold Corporation Limited 28: Western Mining Corporation Limited. Stawell Gold Project: A report on proposed Operations. 1983 29: Western Mining Corporation Limited & Central Norseman Gold Corporation Limited. K Report No. 2870 A report on the Newington - Three Jacks area with recommendations for Exploration 1984 30: Western Mining Corporation Limited & Central Norseman Gold Corporation Limited. Report K 2885 THe Geology, Ore reserves & Exploration Potential of the Wonga Area, Stawell 1984 31: Western Mining Corporation Limited & Stawell Joint Venture. Stawell Gold Project: Davis Open Cut Environment Effects Statement 1986 32: Western Mining Corporation Limited & Central Norseman Gold Corporation Limited. Report. The Stawell Goldfield History of Exploration and Development & Chronology of the Discovery, History & Development of the Stawell Gold Field. 33: Western Mining Corporation Limited & Central Norseman Gold Corporation Limited. K Report 3392 Stawell Exploration Joint Venture Progress report 1982-1991 1991 34: Western Mining Corporation Limited & Central Norseman Gold Corporation Limited. Three Fold out maps on the Treatment Plant. 1. Ball Mill Installation May 1989. 2. Vibrating Screen April 1992. By-Pass / Underflow / Oversize April 1992. 35Western Mining Corporation Limited & Central Norseman Gold Corporation Limited. Stawell - A renaissance. By S.H. Tan. 1986stawell gold mining

Notice of Ordinary Meeting of the Council 16th October 1979 Report of the Town Clerk's Department Report of the Town Clerk Polling Hours Petition for Change Crown Reserves vesting in the Council Land Transfer to the Council from Rosslare Estate Deer Park Funds of Former Western Suburbs Municipal Association Proposed Transfer to Western Region Commission Land Transfer to the Council from Rosslare Estates Deer Park Municipal Association Increase in Subscriptions Supplementary Valuations Western Suburbs Review of Municipal Boundaries Proposed Purchase of Land Maribyrnong Valley Sealing of Land Transfer Rights of Way Rear of Sims Property Deer Park Contract for Cleaning of Council Properties Variation of Municipal Officers Award Award Matters Road Funding New Tax Levy Report of the Co-Ordinator of Welfare Services Western Suburbs Spastic Relief Association Victorian Municipal Welfare Officers Association Quarterly Conference 24th October 1979 Proposal of Upgrading Housing Commission Areas in Sunshine Braybrook / Maidstone Housing Commission Liaison Committee West Sunshine Ethnic Community Child Care Co-Operative Limited to Purchase 90 Murray Street Sunshine West Community Youth Support Scheme Albanvale Playgroup Victorian Council of the Ageing Quarterly Meeting Report of the Chief Health Inspector Report of the Inspector of Weights and Measures Municipal Sunshine Tip Hulett Street Asbestos Dumping of Waste Material by James Hardie & Co Pty Ltd Infant Welfare Installation of a Septic Tank Recirculating Sand Filter System Application for Installation of a Gas Fired Dry Septic Tank Units Draft Environment Protection Policy for the Air Environment of Victoria Sanitary Contract Application for Transfer of Proprietorship of Premises Under the Health Act Health Act Registrations for 1972 Prosecution Proceedings Sunshine Magistrates Court Report of the Superintendent Traffic & By-Laws Dog Act Court Proceedings Parking and Traffic Infringements School Crossing Supervision Snake Eradication Dog Act Increased Fees Lost Dogs' Home Fire Hazard Removal Tenders Season 1979/80 Proposed Control of Stray Cats Amendment to the Local Government Act No 9283 Report of the City Librarian Christmas / New Year 1979/80 Public Hours Report of the Interdepartmental Committee on Joint Use Libraries Report on Melton Library Report of the Municipal Recreation Officer August / September 1979 Holiday Programmes Report of the City Engineer & Planner Survey of Existing Cafes and Restaurants in Sunshine Shopping Centre Planning Permit Application Cafe Lots 2 & 3 (Shops 2 & 3) Watt Street Sunshine Amendment No 127 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme (Retail Facilities) Rezoning of Land North East Corner of Mitchell Street and Hampstead Road Maidstone Planning Permit Application Office Extension to F.B.T. Pty Ltd Transport Depot North West Corner of Alick Road and Kalingra Road Tottenham Planning Permit Application Amusement Machine Addition to Existing Roller Skating Rink Lot 89 Wright Street Sunshine Amendment No 88 Part 2A to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Planning Permit Application Signs Lot 2 Neale Road Deer Park Proposed Amendment No 104 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Planning Permit Application Service Premises Additions to Existing Cluster Subdivision 104 Station Road Deer Park Planning Permit Application Place of Worship Vule Street St. Albans Planning Permit Application Cafe and Amusement Parlour Lot 2 Disraeli Street St. Albans Planning Permit Application Additional Roller Skating Rink Lot 89 Wright Street Sunshine Planning Permit Application Three Villa Units Lot 13 Hertford Road Sunshine Planning Permit Application Truck Park Lot 189 West Avenue Sunshine North Enforcement 36 Wintersun Drive Albanvale Panel Beating and Mechanical Repairs Amendment No 81 Part 4 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Planning Permit Application Factory Extension Lot 1 Bunnett Street Sunshine North Planning Permit Application Medical Consulting Room Lot 173 Fairbairn Road Sunshine West Planning Permit Application Truck Wash Lot 1 McDonald Road Brooklyn Planning Permit Application Licensed Sports Club Talmage Street Albion Planning Permit Application Office Sims Supermarkets 463 Somerville Road Tottenham Home Occupation 3 Phase Power Connection 7 Conifer Avenue Brooklyn Strata Subdivision Lot 583 Stradbroke Drive St. Albans Consolidation of Title 3 Deakin Street Maidstone Cancellation of Easement Opie Road Subdivision Albanvale Strata Subdivision 65 Mailey Street Sunshine West Reuction of Road Reserve Width Opie Road Albanvale Drainage Reserve Ballarat Road and Victor Street Sunshine North Plan of Subdivision 19 Mayne Street Sunshine West Plan of Subdivision Neale Road Deer Park Contract Construction of Right of Way off Cornhill Street St. Albans Tenders for Road Sweeper Tenders for Class 6 Dozer Tenders for Semi-Trailer Type Bookmobile Tenders for Tractor Loader Drainage Stage 2 Sunshine View Estate Neale Road / Station Road Intersection Improvement Works Sunshine High School North Sunshine Fun Playgroup Land Slippage Van Ness Avenue / Belvedere Close Maribyrnong Right of Way Wright Street to Sunshine West High School Road 7 Drain Westerngate North Stage 4 Electrification of Railway to Deer Park Allocation of Funds 1979/80 Joint Works Unclassified Road Country Roads Board Proposed Bus Stop Bookmobile Site 6 McKechnie Street St. Albans Prohibited Parking Kermeen Street Sunshine West Traffic Control Items Civic Guides Reflectorized Pavement Markers Fairbairn Road Vandalism Prohibited Parking Churchill Avenue / Western Highway (Ballarat Road) Maidstone Albion Tennis Club Pavilion Aycliffe Drive Pre-School & Infant Welfare Centre Deer Park Variations Diamond Avenue Pre-School & Infant Welfare Centre Albanvale Variations Bon Thomas Reserve Pre-School Centre Deer Park Variations Orama Street Pre-School Centre Variations Highpoint West Welfare Centre Variations Orama Street Pre-School Centre Sewage Treatment Plant & Effluent Disposal System Bon Thomas Reserve Pre-School Centre Sewage Treatment Plant & Effluent Disposal System Report of the Building Surveyor Building Over Easement Lot 171 Billingham Road Deer Park Building Over Easement 48 Warick Road Sunshine North Building Over Easement 21 Lachlan Road Sunshine West Building Over Easement 41 Woodland Drive Albanvale Siting of Building Lot 980 Entally Drive St. Albans Siting of Building Lot 485 Cumbernauld Crescent Deer Park Siting of Building 504 Neale Road Deer Park Siting of Building Lot 877 Livingston Street Deer Park Siting of Building 46 Millbank Drive Deer Park Fence 33 Raleigh Road Maribyrnong Installation of Underground Tank 76 Berkshire Road Sunshine North Installation of Underground Tank Corner Princess Highway (Geelong Road) and Burgess Road Brooklyn Building in Breach of Regulations Lot 50 Cromer Avenue Sunshine North Orders of the Day Accounts Submitted for Payment as at 25th September 1979 Notice of Motion Setting of General Rate Levymaribyrnong valley, sims, deer park, western suburbs spastic relief association, west sunshine ethnic community child care co-operative, murray street, sunshine west, albanvale playgroup, sunshine tip, hulett street, james hardie & co, watt street, sunshine, mitchell street, hampstead road, maidstone, f.b.t. pty ltd, alick road, kalingra road, tottenham, wright street, neale road, station road, vule street, st. albans, disraeli street, hertford road, west avenue, sunshine north, wintersun drive, albanvale, bunnett street, fairbairn road, mcdonald road, brooklyn, talmage street, albion, barclay reserve, king edward avenue, somerville road, conifer avenue, stradbroke drive, deakin street, opie road, mailey street, ballarat road, victor street, mayne street, cornhill street, sunshine high school, north sunshine fun playgroup, van ness avenue, belvedere close, maribyrnong, sunshine west high school, lachlan road, mckechnie street, kermeen street, churchill avenue, western highway, albion tennis club, selwyn park, selwyn street, aycliffe drive pre-school & infant welfare centre, aycliffe drive, diamond avenue pre-school & infant welfare centre, diamond avenue, bon thomas reserve pre-school centre, quinn street, orama street pre-school centre, orama street, highpoint west welfare centre, rosamond road, billingham road, warick road, woodland drive, entally drive, cumbernauld crescent, livingston street, millbank drive, raleigh road, berkshire road, geelong road, burgess road, princess highway

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 16th October 1979 Report of the Town Clerk's Department Report of the Town Clerk Polling Hours Petition for Change Crown Reserves vesting in the Council Land Transfer to the Council from Rosslare Estate Deer Park Funds of Former Western Suburbs Municipal Association Proposed Transfer to Western Region Commission Land Transfer to the Council from Rosslare Estates Deer Park Municipal Association Increase in Subscriptions Supplementary Valuations Western Suburbs Review of Municipal Boundaries Proposed Purchase of Land Maribyrnong Valley Sealing of Land Transfer Rights of Way Rear of Sims Property Deer Park Contract for Cleaning of Council Properties Variation of Municipal Officers Award Award Matters Road Funding New Tax Levy Report of the Co-Ordinator of Welfare Services Western Suburbs Spastic Relief Association Victorian Municipal Welfare Officers Association Quarterly Conference 24th October 1979 Proposal of Upgrading Housing Commission Areas in Sunshine Braybrook / Maidstone Housing Commission Liaison Committee West Sunshine Ethnic Community Child Care Co-Operative Limited to Purchase 90 Murray Street Sunshine West Community Youth Support Scheme Albanvale Playgroup Victorian Council of the Ageing Quarterly Meeting Report of the Chief Health Inspector Report of the Inspector of Weights and Measures Municipal Sunshine Tip Hulett Street Asbestos Dumping of Waste Material by James Hardie & Co Pty Ltd Infant Welfare Installation of a Septic Tank Recirculating Sand Filter System Application for Installation of a Gas Fired Dry Septic Tank Units Draft Environment Protection Policy for the Air Environment of Victoria Sanitary Contract Application for Transfer of Proprietorship of Premises Under the Health Act Health Act Registrations for 1972 Prosecution Proceedings Sunshine Magistrates Court Report of the Superintendent Traffic & By-Laws Dog Act Court Proceedings Parking and Traffic Infringements School Crossing Supervision Snake Eradication Dog Act Increased Fees Lost Dogs' Home Fire Hazard Removal Tenders Season 1979/80 Proposed Control of Stray Cats Amendment to the Local Government Act No 9283 Report of the City Librarian Christmas / New Year 1979/80 Public Hours Report of the Interdepartmental Committee on Joint Use Libraries Report on Melton Library Report of the Municipal Recreation Officer August / September 1979 Holiday Programmes Report of the City Engineer & Planner Survey of Existing Cafes and Restaurants in Sunshine Shopping Centre Planning Permit Application Cafe Lots 2 & 3 (Shops 2 & 3) Watt Street Sunshine Amendment No 127 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme (Retail Facilities) Rezoning of Land North East Corner of Mitchell Street and Hampstead Road Maidstone Planning Permit Application Office Extension to F.B.T. Pty Ltd Transport Depot North West Corner of Alick Road and Kalingra Road Tottenham Planning Permit Application Amusement Machine Addition to Existing Roller Skating Rink Lot 89 Wright Street Sunshine Amendment No 88 Part 2A to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Planning Permit Application Signs Lot 2 Neale Road Deer Park Proposed Amendment No 104 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Planning Permit Application Service Premises Additions to Existing Cluster Subdivision 104 Station Road Deer Park Planning Permit Application Place of Worship Vule Street St. Albans Planning Permit Application Cafe and Amusement Parlour Lot 2 Disraeli Street St. Albans Planning Permit Application Additional Roller Skating Rink Lot 89 Wright Street Sunshine Planning Permit Application Three Villa Units Lot 13 Hertford Road Sunshine Planning Permit Application Truck Park Lot 189 West Avenue Sunshine North Enforcement 36 Wintersun Drive Albanvale Panel Beating and Mechanical Repairs Amendment No 81 Part 4 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Planning Permit Application Factory Extension Lot 1 Bunnett Street Sunshine North Planning Permit Application Medical Consulting Room Lot 173 Fairbairn Road Sunshine West Planning Permit Application Truck Wash Lot 1 McDonald Road Brooklyn Planning Permit Application Licensed Sports Club Talmage Street Albion Planning Permit Application Office Sims Supermarkets 463 Somerville Road Tottenham Home Occupation 3 Phase Power Connection 7 Conifer Avenue Brooklyn Strata Subdivision Lot 583 Stradbroke Drive St. Albans Consolidation of Title 3 Deakin Street Maidstone Cancellation of Easement Opie Road Subdivision Albanvale Strata Subdivision 65 Mailey Street Sunshine West Reuction of Road Reserve Width Opie Road Albanvale Drainage Reserve Ballarat Road and Victor Street Sunshine North Plan of Subdivision 19 Mayne Street Sunshine West Plan of Subdivision Neale Road Deer Park Contract Construction of Right of Way off Cornhill Street St. Albans Tenders for Road Sweeper Tenders for Class 6 Dozer Tenders for Semi-Trailer Type Bookmobile Tenders for Tractor Loader Drainage Stage 2 Sunshine View Estate Neale Road / Station Road Intersection Improvement Works Sunshine High School North Sunshine Fun Playgroup Land Slippage Van Ness Avenue / Belvedere Close Maribyrnong Right of Way Wright Street to Sunshine West High School Road 7 Drain Westerngate North Stage 4 Electrification of Railway to Deer Park Allocation of Funds 1979/80 Joint Works Unclassified Road Country Roads Board Proposed Bus Stop Bookmobile Site 6 McKechnie Street St. Albans Prohibited Parking Kermeen Street Sunshine West Traffic Control Items Civic Guides Reflectorized Pavement Markers Fairbairn Road Vandalism Prohibited Parking Churchill Avenue / Western Highway (Ballarat Road) Maidstone Albion Tennis Club Pavilion Aycliffe Drive Pre-School & Infant Welfare Centre Deer Park Variations Diamond Avenue Pre-School & Infant Welfare Centre Albanvale Variations Bon Thomas Reserve Pre-School Centre Deer Park Variations Orama Street Pre-School Centre Variations Highpoint West Welfare Centre Variations Orama Street Pre-School Centre Sewage Treatment Plant & Effluent Disposal System Bon Thomas Reserve Pre-School Centre Sewage Treatment Plant & Effluent Disposal System Report of the Building Surveyor Building Over Easement Lot 171 Billingham Road Deer Park Building Over Easement 48 Warick Road Sunshine North Building Over Easement 21 Lachlan Road Sunshine West Building Over Easement 41 Woodland Drive Albanvale Siting of Building Lot 980 Entally Drive St. Albans Siting of Building Lot 485 Cumbernauld Crescent Deer Park Siting of Building 504 Neale Road Deer Park Siting of Building Lot 877 Livingston Street Deer Park Siting of Building 46 Millbank Drive Deer Park Fence 33 Raleigh Road Maribyrnong Installation of Underground Tank 76 Berkshire Road Sunshine North Installation of Underground Tank Corner Princess Highway (Geelong Road) and Burgess Road Brooklyn Building in Breach of Regulations Lot 50 Cromer Avenue Sunshine North Orders of the Day Accounts Submitted for Payment as at 25th September 1979 Notice of Motion Setting of General Rate Levy Extraordinary Business Report of the City Engineer & Planner Construction of Neale Road West of Oakwood Road Albanvale Planning Permit Application Amusement Parlour Highpoint West Shopping Centremaribyrnong valley, sims, deer park, western suburbs spastic relief association, west sunshine ethnic community child care co-operative, murray street, sunshine west, albanvale playgroup, sunshine tip, hulett street, james hardie & co, watt street, sunshine, mitchell street, hampstead road, maidstone, f.b.t., alick road, kalingra road, tottenham, wright street, neale road, station road, vule street, st. albans, disraeli street, hertford road, west avenue, sunshine north, wintersun drive, albanvale panel, bunnett street, fairbairn road, mcdonald, brooklyn, talmage street, barclay reserve, king edward avenue, albion, somerville road, conifer avenue, stradbroke drive, deakin street, opie road, mailey street, ballarat road, victor street, mayne street, cornhill street, sunshine high school, north sunshine fun playgroup, van ness avenue, belvedere close, mckechnie street, kermeen street, churchill avenue, western highway, albion tennis club, selwyn park, selwyn street, aycliffe drive pre-school & infant welfare centre, aycliffe drive, diamond avenue pre-school & infant welfare centre, albanvale, bon thomas reserve pre-school centre, quinn street, orama street pre-school centre, orama street, highpoint west welfare centre, rosamond road, billingham road, warick road, woodland drive, entally drive, cumbernauld crescent, livingston street, millbank drive, raleigh road, princess highway, geelong road, burgess road, cromer avenue, oakwood road

Bendigo Mining N.L. bought the New Moon Treatment Plant from Western Mining in 1903.One page document headed 'Bendigo Mining N.L., 19th October, 1994, New Moon Treatment Plant'. Document contains information regarding the modern treatment plant for the processing of gold bearing rock; plant built by Western Mining in the mid 1980's when it owned the Bendigo Gold Project. Document possibly produced for community information. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, new moon treatment plant, eaglehawk