Belmont desalination plant clears major marine construction milestone
The $530 million Belmont Desalination Plant in Newcastle has completed major offshore construction works. This includes an 830-metre seawater intake tunnel, putting it on track to operate by 2028.
Why it mattersThe project gives Newcastle and the Hunter region reliable water that does not depend on rain. It will help the region handle future droughts and climate change.
AustraliaNewcastle residents will gain water security during droughts once the plant opens, though water bills will rise by about $90 per year for a typical residential household.
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