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State govt opts for second desal plant costing $955m
15-May-07
Written by Mark Beyer and Andrew Hobbs
The state government has sprung a surprise by selecting a second desalination plant as Western Australia's next major water source, instead of developing the Yaragadee underground aquifer in the South West.
The Yaragadee aquifer was the Water Corporation's preferred option but attracted strident opposition from environmental and farming groups.
The desalination plant, to be located at Binningup, 30 km north of Bunbury, will cost $640 million to build and a further $315 million will have to be spent integrating it with the state's water supply system.
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15-May-07
Written by Mark Beyer and Andrew Hobbs
The state government has sprung a surprise by selecting a second desalination plant as Western Australia's next major water source, instead of developing the Yaragadee underground aquifer in the South West.
The Yaragadee aquifer was the Water Corporation's preferred option but attracted strident opposition from environmental and farming groups.
The desalination plant, to be located at Binningup, 30 km north of Bunbury, will cost $640 million to build and a further $315 million will have to be spent integrating it with the state's water supply system.
Article continues...
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