The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($29,565,000) and the Western Australian Government ($29,565,000). Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
The project will equip a new bore and treatment facility further inland. Credit: Busselton Water.
Project overview
Busselton and its surrounds are dependent on groundwater for their essential water services. The current water supply system relies on coastal bores that are at threat of rising salinity due to the impacts of climate change. This, combined with increasing water demand from a growing population, tourism and industry will see the current water system overwhelmed by 2030 if no solution is implemented.
This project provides Busselton with an infrastructure solution to meet future drinking water needs and is the first stage of a long-term program of works to safeguard the area’s future water supply.
The project will equip a new bore further inland to connect to fresher water and reduce pressure on coastal bores. It will also increase the storage capacity of treated water by 14 megalitres (ML) to improve the reliability of Busselton’s water supply during peak daily demand.
The project will:
- build a new water treatment plant and a equip a new bore
- build supporting infrastructure, including:
- two 7 ML treated water storage tanks
- a delivery pump station
- connection to the existing distribution network.
Through this project, water security will be improved for more than 28,000 people who rely on the system for their drinking water. It will also enable over 7,000 new connections to community water supply.
Key project benefits
Learn more
- Read more about water in Australia.
- Find out about the National Water Grid Fund as our primary program for responsible investment in water projects.