Northern Water
Mullaquana, South Australia · Proposed desalination plant & transfer network
An illustrative brief by EM3A, based on public sources.
Our assessment
Investigate the supplier route.
Pumping and power infrastructure make this a relevant project to explore for pump and electrical suppliers.
Two consortia are shortlisted for the main contract. Detailed design follows contract award; construction remains subject to approvals and agreements. [2] [3]
- Desalination output
- 51 GL/year
- Trunk pipeline
- ~360 km
- Branch pipeline
- ~46 km
Proposed reference design; scope may change. [1]
Where it could fit
Pumps & mechanical services
The reference design includes intake and transfer pumping. [1]
A potential fit for pumping equipment and lifecycle support; the delivery plan also identifies pump maintenance as a possible local service. [2]
Electrical equipment & services
Published scope includes power supply, transformers and substations. [1]
A reason to explore electrical supply and servicing capability; package availability and technical fit still need confirmation.
Sources & open questions
- PlanSA · Assessment requirements, pp. 4–6 ↗
Preliminary design and scope. Released 30 June 2026. Assessment record.
- Northern Water · Procurement & delivery ↗
Shortlist, delivery model and possible local services.
- Northern Water · About the project ↗
Design sequence and conditions before construction.
- ICN · Northern Water supplier listing ↗
Supplier-interest route, separate from major procurement.
Still to establish
Available packages and budgets, product specifications, the responsible decision maker and supplier timing. This brief does not provide a product-fit score or a measured Spec Influence Window.
Sources reviewed 7 September 2026. Undated project pages are a snapshot; check the latest position before acting. External sources open in a new tab.