WaterCorp are planning for a proposed seawater desalination plant at Nanarup, in the City of Albany, to help secure a long-term water supply for the Lower Great Southern region.

They are hosting a community meeting and information stalls at the Lower Kalgan Hall on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Come along to meet the project team, learn more about the proposed desalination plant at Nanarup and ask questions.

Drop-in information stall

Drop in at a time that suits you to speak one-on-one with members of the project team, learn more about the project and ask questions.
Drop-in information stall times:

•    1:30pm – 2:30pm
•    4:00pm – 5:00pm

Community meeting

Join us to hear more about why the Lower Great Southern needs a new water source, how seawater desalination works, the proposed plant at Nanarup, and the planning and investigation work currently underway.

What can I expect at the community meeting?

•    5:00pm – 6:00pm – Learn more about why the Lower Great Southern needs a new water source and how seawater desalination works, with time for questions.

•    6:00pm – 7:30pm – Learn more about the proposed plant at Nanarup, the investigations underway and coming up, what we’ve found so far, and key considerations for the plant’s design. There will also be time for questions.
 

Feel free to join us for all or part of the community meeting.

Can’t make the community meeting? 

You can also meet the team at our drop-in information stall at the Albany Agricultural Show on 13th and 14th November 2026. 
Visit the the Events tab of the project webpage to learn more and view upcoming events.

Postal details for non-Water Corporation customers

If you live in the Nanarup or Kalgan area and don’t have street side delivery, we encourage you to provide your postal address so we can send you property-specific information.  

Where can I learn more? 

To learn more about the proposed seawater desalination plant, or to sign up for updates, please visit our website. 

2026 Pumpkin Festival Cancelled

Due to an unfavourable weather forecast for the weekend, it is with great disappointment that we advise the 2026 Pumpkin Festival has been cancelled. Following official advice, and in the interest of ensuring the safety of our participants, volunteers and visitors, the committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the event.

However, the Heaviest Pumpkin Weigh-In will still proceed on a smaller scale (See Competition) - please check back in for the results

Pumpkin Presentation and Pumpkin Soup Evening will be held on 16 May at the hall. Further details will be made available on the website soon

Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/44NtcCA

What we’re looking for:

• Local residents who care about our community

• People with time and energy to contribute (just a few hours every few months)

• No special qualifications needed—just a positive attitude and a willingness to participate

Why join?

• Help keep local events like yoga, pilates, social nights and community projects going

• Influence decisions that impact Lower Kalgan

• Meet great people and make a meaningful contribution

Meetings: Held quarterly, with optional involvement in projects or events between meetings.

Visit our website for the nomination form
🌐 https://www.lowerkalgan.com.au/membership

Nominations for Committee must be received in writing by our Secretary (kalgancommunity@gmail.com) by 17th August 2025

Let’s continue building a strong, connected Lower Kalgan—together!

The LKCA has a General meeting coming up soon
When: May 6th commencing at 7pm
Where: Lower Kalgan Hall
Who: anyone from the Kalgan Community is welcome to attend! 

What is scheduled for the meeting:

Hear reports from our Treasurer and our Subcommittees including recent events such as the Pumpkin Festival and Easter Art Trail; what's happening at the Hall; what's on for the Kids Club; which maintenance projects we will tackle next: what's going in to our 2025 - 2028 Community Business Plan and more.

Is there something you would like discussed or actioned - Items can be added to the agenda - simply forward the details to the Secretary  before Monday May 5th

Meanwhile, a couple of links here to see 

• Our Services Memorial featured here :https://placesofpride.awm.gov.au/memorials/270975

• A write-up on the Pumpkins: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/growers-celebrate-their-favourite-vegetable-in-2025-lower-kalgan-pumpkin-festival-c-18475145

Our next General Meeting will be held at the hall on Tuesday 5th November from 7.00pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Do you have something for the agenda? Please email to the Secretary at kalgancommunity@gmail.com

An important agenda item this time round is the Community Business Plan for 2025 - 2028, .and we would really appreciate the contribution of ideas from our local membership.