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!
The tour will follow the desalination process from the point of sea water intake to water ready to be delivered to homes and businesses. At the end of the tour, you will taste water from the plant!
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!
Take a tour during Gold Coast Open House:
Gold Coast Desalination Plant: Saturday 10th October
Tour 1: 9.30 – 10.30am
Tour 2: 11.00-12.00pm
Tour 3: 1.00-2.00pm
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 site. Mandatory PPE Requirements:
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:
Filming is not allowed during the tour. However, you are welcome to take photos in designated areas, as indicated by your tour guide.
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 and down 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. Please walk to the entrance gate.
For any questions or further information, please contact us at events@seqwater.com.au.
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