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The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments are allocating $6.2 million for three water science projects in South Australia. A key project is the establishment of a $4.8 million aquifer storage and recovery facility at Loxton Research Centre, which will utilize reverse osmosis desalination for brackish groundwater.

This initiative is designed to create a groundwater strategic reserve to mitigate the impacts of climate change on water resources. Additionally, the projects will investigate Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) methods to enhance water supply security in regional communities.

The commissioning of the facility is expected to begin mid-next year. The funding is part of the National Water Grid Fund.