The project will include upgrades to the current deslanation plant that would double its capacity from 250 megalitres per day to 500 megalitres per day.
There is land reserved to accommodate the expansion of the plant, and infrastructure such as seawater tunnels, inlen structure and pipelines are already in place.
Key Dates
| 2026 | Expected Procurement Commencement |
| 2026 | Expected Contract Award |
| 2027 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2030 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Sydney Water |
PROJECT HISTORY
| May 2020 | The NSW Government put planning works for the expansion on hold following heavy rain that replenished Sydney's dams. |
| Aug 2022 | The NSW Government released the Greater Sydney Water Strategy which considered an expansion of Sydney's desalination plant. |
| Oct 2023 | The NSW Government commenced investigations to double the capacity of Sydney's desalination plant. |
Sector
Water & Sewerage
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
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