Providing a large-scale, climate-resilient desalination plant and pipeline for industry would unlock many benefits for the region and the State.
Key benefits include:
Supporting the continued development of South Australia's key mining resources to unlock globally significant deposits of strategic and critical minerals to drive economic growth.
Unlocking sustainable growth in future key industries that contribute to decarbonisation, strengthen sovereign capability, and enable employment and regional growth.
Increasing environmental sustainability by providing an alternative to environmental water sources, including the Great Artesian Basin, the River Murray and local aquifers.
Preserving culturally significant water sources for First Nations communities in South Australia, supporting cultural continuity and community wellbeing.