Belmont desalination plant – Offshore construction
Where
Coastal waters off Belmont adjacent to Nine Mile Beach, Tasman Sea.
When
- Thursday, 27 November 2025 until further notice.
Works
Vessel operators are advised that offshore construction activity is occurring on Tasman Sea, east of Nine Mile Beach and adjacent to Belmont until further notice. The activity involves the construction of underwater infrastructure associated with the Belmont desalination plant that will require the positioning of a jack up barge and other large support vessels to complete the work.
Buoyed Area
This area will be marked and lit by yellow buoys and lights.
Directions
Transport for NSW advises that in relation to the works:
- Persons within the vicinity of the works must comply with any other direction given by any Boating Safety Officer or Police Officer that may be necessary for marine safety during the activity. Failure to comply with any such direction is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, 15A(2) – Maximum Penalty $3,300.00).
- Vessels are required to maintain a safe distance and speed from the works and operators are reminded that the production of wash which impacts unreasonably on the works is an offence (Marine Safety Regulation 2016 – clause 11(2) – Maximum Penalty $5,500.00).
Maps and charts affected
To see the area affected, refer to:
- Transport for NSW Coastal Map – 8
More Info from Hunter Water
Go to https://www.hunterwater.com.au/about/community/projects-in-your-area/belmont-desalination-
Contact Transport for NSW information line
For further information concerning this navigation advice, please contact the Transport for NSW information line on:
Phone: 13 12 36
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday – Sunday
8:30am – 4:30pm