Eyre Peninsula desalination project

Project overview

The Eyre Peninsula Desalination Project will secure a long-term, climate-resilient water supply for the Eyre Peninsula. It will supplement the existing Uley South groundwater basin and reduce reliance on the River Murray, supporting the delivery of safe, clean drinking water to around 35,000 customers across the region.

With all major contracts now in place and early works complete, the project has entered full construction. The new plant, along with supporting marine infrastructure and a transfer pipeline to deliver fresh drinking water to our network, is expected to be operational by late 2026. Environmental sustainability and regional water security remain key priorities as construction progresses.