Client Sydney Desalination Plant – Kurnell, New South Wales
Sector Utilities – Water Treatment & Desalination
Project Overview
The Sydney Desalination Plant plays a vital role in ensuring a secure and sustainable water supply for New South Wales, especially during periods of drought. Using reverse osmosis technology, the facility transforms seawater into potable water for millions of residents. As part of its reverse osmosis system upgrade, Pacific Hoseflex was engaged to design, manufacture, supply, and install a specialised rubber hosing system capable of withstanding the plant’s corrosive, high-pressure operating conditions.
Our Scope
Pacific Hoseflex delivered and installed a complete fluid transfer solution designed specifically for the plant’s reverse osmosis system:
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Rubber Hoses
Engineered for flexibility, chemical resistance, and high-flow capacity — ideal for saltwater and high-pressure filtration systems. -
Expansion Joints (Metallic & Rubber)
Installed to absorb vibration, accommodate thermal movement, and protect pipework from mechanical stress in the high-capacity desalination environment.
Challenges
- Managing continuous exposure to corrosive saltwater under high pressure.
- Ensuring all components were suitable for reverse osmosis filtration and met stringent safety and quality standards.
- Coordinating on-site installation with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Outcome
Pacific Hoseflex successfully delivered and installed a system that:
- Ensured reliable and efficient water flow through the reverse osmosis process.
- Provided resistance to corrosion and vibration, extending the system’s life and reducing maintenance.
- Allowed for thermal and mechanical flexibility, safeguarding critical infrastructure from stress or movement-related damage.
- Supported ongoing water security goals for Greater Sydney through high-performance, Australian-engineered solutions.
Why Pacific Hoseflex?
With a long history of supplying mission-critical fluid transfer systems, Pacific Hoseflex was the trusted partner for this essential utility project. Our expertise in custom hosing systems, corrosion-resistant materials, and on-site installation allowed us to deliver a tailored solution that met the performance, compliance, and durability demands of one of Australia’s most important water infrastructure assets.