Operational status
The Sydney Desalination Plant is currently in a state of availability to assist Sydney Water in providing high quality drinking water to customers in Greater Sydney.
Our ongoing availability recognises that the Sydney Desalination Plant has always been and will continue to be, an essential component of Sydney’s water management and an integral part of Sydney’s water resilient future.
Why desalination is important
Without desalination, Sydney’s water supply is entirely dependent on rainfall.
The desalination plant
See what the Sydney Desalination Plant looks like.
Our Mission, Vision and Values
We are here to provide reliable and sustainable drinking water to Sydney whenever it is required, in a manner that abides by our values.
For students
Learn more about the desalination process and how the plant works.
Take a virtual tour
Take a look inside the plant process and see how it all works.