Legislative Council Fifty-First Parliament, Second Session (51-2) 51 2 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Answers to Questions Answers to Questions Desalination Plants DESALINATION PLANTS The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY Legislative Council Leader of the Opposition DESALINATION PLANTS In reply to the Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Leader of the Opposition) (6 May 2008). The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY Legislative Council Minister for Police, Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning DESALINATION PLANTS The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Police, Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning): The Minister for Infrastructure has provided the following information: The scope and estimated cost of the new bulk commodities export harbour at Port Bonython will be determined by the private sector as part of the Expression of Interest (EOI) and subsequent bidding process. All of South Australia’s commercial harbours are run by the private sector and are operated on commercial principles. The Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared by the successful bidder as part of the development approval for the project. Sufficient land has been secured and is available at Port Bonython to accommodate the foreshadowed desalination plant, an export harbour and other proposed industrial developments.