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Victorian Desalination Plant

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    Victorian Desalination Plant

  • Labor opposes desalination plant

    The Bracks led Labor government opposed the construction of a desalination plant during the 2006 Victorian State election
  • Our Water, Our Future plan announced

    Our Water, Our Future, the next stage of the government's water plan announced.
  • Labor announces Wonthaggi desalination plant

    Plans to build a desalination plant at Wonthaggi in Victoria, Australia, were announced by the Bracks Labor government on 19th June 2007.
  • Announcement of 3000 jobs to be created by the plant

    Announcement of 3000 jobs to be created by the plant - 19 September 2007
  • The Environment Effects Statement released

    The Environment Effects Statement for the Victorian Desalination Project was released for public comment for a period of 30 business days, from 20 August to 30 September 2008.
  • Contruction begins

    Construction begins 30th September 2009
  • Plant operation Scheduled to begin

    Plant operation Scheduled to begin at the end of 2011.