Freedom of information application knocked back by SA Water about Billy Lights Point desal plant decision
1 year, 4 months ago

Freedom of information application knocked back by SA Water about Billy Lights Point desal plant decision

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A former independent senator has vowed to continue a transparency quest into SA Water's decision to build a desalination plant on the Eyre Peninsula despite his freedom of information request getting knocked back. Key points: Former senator Rex Patrick has had a freedom of information quest knocked back by SA Water His application requested more information into the company's decision to locate a desalination plant at Billy Lights Point on the Eyre Peninsula Mr Patrick said he would not back down in accessing the information Rex Patrick said SA Water acted in "bad faith" after his FOI request, which was lodged more than 130 days ago, was declined this week. His application requested the final report of the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant Site Selection Committee, and related correspondence from SA Water officials in regard to the desalination plant site decision via email. His requests were related to SA Water's decision to build a desalination plant at Billy Lights Point, about 6 kilometres south-east of Port Lincoln.

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SA government approves desalination plant plan for Billy Lights Point on the Eyre Peninsula
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SA government approves desalination plant plan for Billy Lights Point on the Eyre Peninsula

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The South Australian government has approved a plan to build a $330-million desalination plant on the Eyre Peninsula. The Billy Lights Point location near Port Lincoln has been a sticking point for some time and fishers are especially concerned about the impact it will have on their industry. Billy Lights Point was one of four sites mooted for the plant …

Port Lincoln desalination plant research causes clash between scientists and fishing industry
1 year, 6 months ago

Port Lincoln desalination plant research causes clash between scientists and fishing industry

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The future water supply of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula remains contentious as scientists dispute research supporting a proposed desalination site at Billy Lights Point in Port Lincoln. Key points: A scientific report finding a desalination plant at Billy Lights Point will not impact the marine environment is being disputed There are concerns about modelling and the plant's impact on mussel …

Seafood industry up in arms as Eyre Peninsula desal plant site chosen
3 years, 5 months ago

Seafood industry up in arms as Eyre Peninsula desal plant site chosen

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SA Water has formally chosen Billy Lights Point as the location for Eyre Peninsula's future desalination plant. Key points: Desalination plant will help diversify the Eyre Peninsula's water supply The region has struggled with water security for decades Local industries are concerned the location will affect surrounding aquaculture farms The plant at Boston Bay will be used to provide a …

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