New remote drinking water supplies
We are upgrading the existing non-drinking water supplies to the remote towns Oodnadatta, Marla and Maree to drinking water quality.
The existing water networks in these towns are among 19 non-drinking water systems across the state, where water is currently only provided for irrigation, livestock, laundry, bathing and flushing toilets. Residents in these locations source their own drinking water through other methods such as capturing rainwater or arranging deliveries from commercial water carters.
Our plans will see new reverse osmosis desalination facilities installed in the three towns, to treat groundwater to a drinking standard.
While each new water treatment plant will receive raw water from the Great Artesian Basin, the source water quality at each location is different and each facility is being designed and built to reflect the location’s unique conditions.
Once completed, the three new facilities will join our existing network of nine reverse osmosis desalination plants across regional and remote South Australia that turn groundwater into a reliable supply of safe, clean drinking water for the local community.
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A new drinking water supply for Oodnadatta
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Work has been completed to install a new 207 kilolitre per day groundwater reverse osmosis desalination plant In Oodnadatta. Construction work was completed in 2024, commissioning the new water treatment facilities and connecting the new supply to homes.
The plant is located at Kurka Dr, Oodnadatta, which is close to the existing groundwater bores and water distribution network infrastructure.
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A new drinking water supply for Marla
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Installation is now complete on the new 87 kilolitre per day groundwater reverse osmosis desalination plant, as well as commissioning the new water treatment facilities and connecting the new supply to homes.
The plant is located at Plover Street, Marla, which is close to the existing groundwater bores and water distribution network infrastructure.
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A new drinking water supply for Marree
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Construction is underway to install a new 126 kilolitre per day groundwater reverse osmosis desalination plant.
The plant will be housed in a shipping container to be located at Fourth St, close to the existing groundwater bores, elevated water tanks, and other infrastructure.
Bore drilling started in February 2023 followed by commencement of construction. Once construction began, we brought in the containerised desalination plant to replace the existing water mains with new pipes and meters. We estimate to complete those works by late 2025.
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