Sleaford Bay land purchased for desalination plant – Port Lincoln – Australia Construction of an $80-million desalination plant at Sleaford Bay is likely to begin in 18 months to two years and would supply Eyre Peninsula with water. Minister for Environment and Water David Speirs announced the plans on a recent visit to the Port Lincoln. SA Water finalised the purchase of about 60 hectares of land near Sleaford Bay in July this year. (LINK). HIWI042018-08-28T13:10:03+02:00