The Southern Seawater Desalination Plant (SSDP), located in Binningup, south of Perth in Western Australia and operated by Sacyr, has reached a major operational milestone by achieving a record production of 103.4 gigalitres (GL) of desalinated water during the last financial year, surpassing its nominal annual production capacity of 100 GL for the first time.
This achievement comes after 15 years of continuous and successful operation, further consolidating the plant's role as a strategic asset for the region's water supply and demonstrating the technical expertise, operational excellence and commitment of the Sacyr team responsible for its operation and maintenance.
The more than 103 gigalitres produced are equivalent to over 40,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools, highlighting the importance of this infrastructure in securing drinking water supplies at a time when water resources are under increasing pressure due to climate variability and growing demand.
A Key Infrastructure Asset for Perth's Water Supply
The Southern Seawater Desalination Plant plays a vital role in Perth's water system. Today, the facility provides more than 34% of the city's water supply, delivering a reliable, resilient and sustainable source of drinking water for the community.
Its contribution is particularly significant in Western Australia, one of the regions most affected by declining rainfall and climate variability, where desalination has become an essential component of long-term water security strategies.
Operational Excellence Driving Sustainability
This record production milestone is the result of the dedication and expertise of Sacyr's teams, who operate and maintain the plant around the clock to ensure the highest standards of availability, efficiency and service quality.
The achievement also demonstrates the ability of desalination infrastructure to meet growing water demand through innovative and sustainable solutions that help strengthen cities' resilience to future water challenges.
With this new production record, the Binningup desalination plant reinforces its position as one of Australia's leading desalination facilities and a key contributor to Perth's water security, while reflecting Sacyr's commitment to the sustainable management of water resources.