Feb 04, 2020
Philip Narezzi-COO Sydney Desalination Plant
An overview of the Sydney Desalination Plant’s role in Sydney's Water Supply

The Sydney Desalination Plant is a large scale reverse osmosis desalination plant. The site covers 45 hectares and is located on the coast of Kurnell, 25 kilometres from Sydney's CBD.  The Desalination Plant supplies drinking water, when needed, to about 1.5 million people in Sydney, as part of their water supply.

This talk will provide an overview of the Sydney Desalination Plant’s role as Sydney’s only non-rainfall dependent source of drinking water.

Phil Narezzi, Chief Operating Officer, Sydney Desalination Plant

Philip is a Civil Engineer with over 25 years of experience in the process and industrial industries working in the fields of operation, maintenance, engineering, technical support and project management. Multiple industry experience across infrastructure service lines including water, roads, rail, transport, Defence and electrical services.

As Chief Operating Officer, Philip manages the plant’s key role in assisting the NSW Government with water security for Sydney.