Gold Coast Desalination Plant - Gold Coast Open House

The Gold Coast Desalination Plant turns seawater into drinking water. Come behind the scenes and discover how desalination works. Ever wondered how sea water is transformed into clean, safe drinking water? Join Seqwater for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Gold Coast Desalination Plant and discover the technology that makes it all possible. Operating since 2009, the desalination plant plays a vital role in the SEQ Water Grid, supplying drinking water across the region. As a climate-resilient water source, the plant ramps up production during droughts, floods, or when conventional water treatment plants are offline. Using advanced reverse osmosis technology, the facility can produce up to 133 million litres of drinking water daily—that’s more than 50 Olympic-sized swimming pools! Whether you’re curious about how desalination works, the plant’s role in increasing our water security, or just keen to see the process up close, this tour is for you! Important Information Minimum Age Requirement:🎒Visitors must be at least 12 years old. Guests aged 12-18 must be accompanied by an adult. Safety Notice: Mandatory Requirements🦺 As this is an operational site, safety is our top priority. All guests are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on the plant site. Mandatory PPE Requirements: ✅ Full-length trousers✅ Long-sleeved shirt✅Enclosed flat shoes Seqwater will provide high-visibility vests, hard hats, and safety glasses to all visitors. For your safety, anyone not meeting these PPE requirements will not be allowed to participate in the tour. Photography & Filming: 📸 You are welcome to take photos in designated areas, as indicated by your tour guide. Filming is not allowed during the tour. Sun Protection:🌞 Please ensure you apply sunscreen and wear a hat for sun protection during your visit. Accessibility: The tour requires participants to walk up a flight of stairs in the pre-treatment building. All other areas are accessible to everyone. Parking: On-street parking is available on Boyd Street. For any questions or further information, please contact us at [email protected].