Project summary
As part of a 4-way strategy to secure water for the future, the South Australian Government is planning a seawater desalination plant for Port Stanvac, south of Adelaide.
The Adelaide Desalination Project will deliver up to 50 billion litres of water each year - about a quarter of Adelaide’s water supply. The plant will be expandable up to 100 billion litres a year. The plant will deliver a climate independent water source - ensuring drinking water is available even in times of drought.
A temporary pilot plant has been constructed and testing is underway to ensure the main plant can meet the highest standards of water supply.
Port Stanvac has been chosen as the preferred site due to the accessibility of relatively deep seawater, optimal marine dispersion characteristics, better access to the water supply network, suitable land availability and lower construction costs.
It is expected the first water will be delivered via the plant in December 2010.
View an animated DVD.
Find out more about the government's 4-way strategy for water security.
Listen to the Premier and Minister for Water Security talking about the pilot plant.
Environmental considerations
The Government and SA Water are committed to a rigorous environmental assessment process and the highest environmental standards for the project.
Critical environmental studies are underway. For more information view the environmental considerations page.
Environmental Impact Statement released.
The community
Community engagement will be an important part of the Adelaide Desalination Project and we will keep the South Australian public – and local residents – informed.
While the project itself takes shape, we will form stakeholder forums to bring together community representatives and others with a key interest in the project. For more information view the community engagement page.
View the most recent community information forum presentation.
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