Project update - August 2025

Construction is now in full swing, moving us closer to securing a long-term, climate-independent water supply for the Eyre Peninsula. Crews have cleared the vegetation at the desalination plant site, and an old rail embankment has been taken out, removing 800 tonnes of material. A new access road has been built, erosion controls are in place, and a truck wheel wash has been installed to keep roads clean.

At the Marine Intake Pump Station site, an amenities pad has been prepared, and decommissioning of underground services is progressing, clearing the way for the project’s new pipe infrastructure. The final design for the new access road has been approved, and construction will commence shortly.

Material continues to be transported along St Andrews Drive from DK Quarries to our Marine Intake Pump Station site. This soil is needed to backfill the former wastewater treatment plant lagoons, so we can then establish a base pad for the construction of the shaft for the marine intake and outfall.

We’ve made major strides in connecting the desalination plant to the local electricity network, with most of the cabling within Port Lincoln township complete. Next, we’re installing power poles along the stretch between Windsor Avenue and Greyhound Road, and at the Wastewater Treatment Plant site, ensuring the desalination plant has a reliable electricity supply.

Meanwhile, work along the pipeline route is progressing, with vegetation removal nearly finished. We’re enhancing local habitats with environmental offsets, which are part of our approved environmental management plan. The project team is working closely with the local council and stakeholders to sustainably manage and implement this plan.

To know more, visit our latest project update.