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Northern Water Environmental Impact Statement on Public Exhibition

Published 29th October 2026

Have your say on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Northern Water Project

The EIS assesses the environmental, social and economic benefits and impacts of constructing the proposed desalination plant at Mullaquana Station, the transfer system pipeline and associated marine and electrical infrastructure.

The document brings together detailed technical investigations undertaken by specialists across a broad range of subject areas and provides a single assessment document for consideration by government agencies, stakeholders and the community.

Submissions on the EIS close at: 11:59pm Friday, 11 December 2026

View the EIS

You can view the EIS online at: yoursay.sa.gov.au/northern-water-project-EIS

Hard copies of the EIS are also available for viewing at one of the locations below:

  • Whyalla City Council - 21 Grundel Street, Whyalla Norrie SA 5608
  • Whyalla Public Library - 19 Ekblom Street, Whyalla Norrie SA 5608
  • Port Augusta Civic Centre Council - 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta SA 5700
  • Port Augusta Public Library - 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta SA 5700
  • Roxby Council - 6 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs SA 5725
  • Department for Housing and Urban Development - Level 9, 83 Pirie Street, Adelaide 5000

Talk to the Project team

Come to one of our community information sessions to meet our team and learn more about the project and EIS process. For information about where to meet our team visit: yoursay.sa.gov.au/northern-water-project-EIS.

Submit your feedback:  

You can submit your feedback on the Northern Water EIS by one of the following methods:

Complete the survey at:

yoursay.sa.gov.au/northern-water-project-EIS

Email your feedback to:

spcreps@sa.gov.au
Subject: Northern Water Project Environmental Impact Statement

Submit your written feedback addressed to:

Attention: Minister for Planning c/- Mr Robert Kleeman

Manager – Crown and Impact Assessment
Department for Housing and Urban Development,
GPO BOX 1815
ADELAIDE SA 5001