Water Corporation are investigation three sites for desalination in Exmouth Gulf and completed several studies across the three proposed sites, including a review of fishing and prawning areas and vessel movements within the Gulf.
Water Corporation are planning further environmental and technical assessments, including offshore geophysical and geotechnical surveys supported by an underwater noise modelling assessment.
Water Corporation has advised that it will confirm the preferred location for the proposed seawater desalination plant in early 2026.Please refer to the attachment here, for further information.