Science Events in Gold Coast

This site tour will focus on “Making precious water – Gold Coast Desalination Plant” The Gold Coast Desalination Plant safely turns seawater into drinking water for the Gold Coast, Logan and Brisbane. The plant is capable of producing up to 43 GL of drinking water per year. If required, the plant can reach 100% capacity at short notice. The Gold Coast Desalination Plant has been in operation since it was brought online in 2009 and is an important part of the SEQ Water Grid. Unlike most water sources within the Grid, the Gold Coast Desalination Plant doesn’t rely on rainfall and can be operated in times of severe weather (droughts and floods). Desalinated water can be pumped to the Robina Reservoir at Clover Hill, where it is mixed with treated water from Hinze Dam or Little Nerang Dam. The blended water is then distributed to many areas of the Gold Coast and can also be pumped north to Brisbane through the Southern Regional Water Pipeline. This tour is designed to take participants through the process from End-to End.