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Proposed Nuclear Power Plants

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Australia

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Project
Planned

The Coalition has proposed to build seven nuclear power plants across regional Australia, which could consume three times more water than existing coal sites by 2050. This raises concerns about water supply and allocation in a country already facing water scarcity.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear
Location
Australia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The project “Proposed Nuclear Power Plants” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Australia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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The Coalition has proposed to build seven nuclear power plants across regional Australia, which could consume three times more water than existing coal sites by 2050. This raises concerns about water supply and allocation in a country already facing water scarcity.

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Location

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Australia

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear

Article published date

2025-02-28

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