This follows the signing of contracts with the Spanish-led consortia to build the $A955 million project and operate it for 25 years.

The companies making up the Southern SeaWater Alliance are Tecnicas Reunidas and Valoriza Agua, in cooperation with local companies AJ Lucas and WorleyParsons.

The Water Corporation has a role within the alliance to ensure the delivery of the facility meets the long term needs for Western Australia’s sustainable water future.

Construction on the 30 km water pipeline is also expected to begin shortly. The water pipeline, which will run between Binningup and Harvey, links the plant to the Integrated Water Supply Scheme. The planned pipeline will join another major pipeline running to the Tamworth water reservoir.

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Construction of the plant is expected to continue for the next two years and include a workforce of up to 500 workers.