Inquiry Finds Desalination Project Site Acceptable
Source: Victoria. Minister for Planning. Media Release.
"An independent inquiry into the $3.1 billion Victorian Desalination Project has found the desalination project will result in significant benefits to the state. Planning Minister Justin Madden released the independent inquiry’s report into the desalination plant Environmental Effects Statement (EES) and his assessment of the project.“The independent Inquiry has found the chosen site at Wonthaggi is suitable for the desalination plant,” Mr Madden said.“After assessing the independent report, I have supported all but one of the 42 recommendations.“I have also made modifications to the recommendations to strengthen and clarify the project requirements and encourage innovative design for a project which will be one of the biggest in Victoria’s history.”