西澳大利亚政府正在重新考虑在埃斯佩朗斯建设海水淡化厂的计划。此举发生在历史悠久的高菲尔德供水管道5.43亿美元升级项目加速推进之际。
Western Australia's government is reconsidering plans for a desalination plant in Esperance. The move comes as work on a $543 million upgrade to the historic Goldfields water pipeline accelerates.
西澳大利亚政府表示，正在重新考虑埃斯佩朗斯镇未来的海水淡化厂建设计划。
Western Australia's government has said it is reconsidering future plans for a desalination plant in the town of Esperance.
此举是在高菲尔德供水管道5.43亿美元升级项目加速推进的背景下进行的。官员们正在努力确定最合适的投资策略，以满足该地区日益增长的用水需求。
The move comes as work accelerates on a $543 million upgrade to the historic Goldfields water pipeline. Officials are trying to determine the most suitable investment strategy to meet the region's growing water demand.
批评者表示，政府对先前承诺的撤回可能会削弱投资者信心。目前尚不清楚政府何时会宣布最终决定。
Critics say the government's retreat from earlier commitments could weaken investor confidence. It is not yet known when the government will announce its final decision.