Site tours and Education

WaterSecure’s purification and desalination plants ensure South East Queensland will always have a safe, secure, sustainable source of water. 

So how does it all work? You’ve read about the desalination and purification processes now see the plants for yourself.

Site tours are a fantastic way to gain a better understanding of the desalination/purification process and water management in SEQ. You will receive a presentation tailored to your group’s interests, a guided tour of the plant with a first hand look at the main processing technologies, and the opportunity to ask our knowledgeable guides questions.

WaterSecure runs site tours for secondary schools, TAFE, universities, professional organisations and community groups.

Book a site tour now!
Group site tours are currently available for the Bundamba Advanced Water Treatment Plant and the Gold Coast Desalination Plant.

Please read the important information below before sending through your site tour request.

It is very important that everybody attending the site tour is dressed correctly. The picture to the right shows the correct clothing you must wear during a site visit (click to view larger image).

WaterSecure will provide you with hard hats, safety glasses and hi-vis vests but you must ensure you're wearing long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and closed in shoes.

Bundamba Advanced Water Treatment Plant
Group tours to the Bundamba Advanced Water Treatment Plant are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm. A tour usually takes around 90 minutes, which includes the presentation, safety induction and tour.

The plant is located on River Road, Bundamba, about 40 minutes drive from central Brisbane (UBD map ref: page 214 K6). Click here to view a map and directions to the plant.


All groups must be familiar with and agree to WaterSecure’s Venue and Safety Guidelines prior to a visit.

Download the Site Guidelines and Regulations
Download the Venue and Safety Information sheet

Gold Coast Desalination Plant
Group tours to the Gold Coast Desalination Plant are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays each week between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm. A tour usually takes around 90 minutes which includes the presentation, safety induction and bus tour (with stops at major processing equipment).

The plant is located off Boyd Street, Tugun, about an hours drive from central Brisbane. Click here to view a map and directions to the plant.

All groups must be familiar with and agree to WaterSecure’s Venue and Safety Guidelines prior to a visit.

Download the Site Guidelines and Regulations
Download the Venue and Safety Information sheet

Please note that the desalination plant will be closed for site tours from May to October 2010.