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.