Victorian Desalination Project By shche38 Jun 19, 2007 The Bracks Labor government announcement Mar 3, 2008 First estimation on the construction fees: $ 1.5 billiion over 25 years Sep 17, 2010 Second estimation: at least 15.8 billion for 28 years contruction Mar 1, 2011 Third estimation: $ 20 billion over 30 years Dec 1, 2011 the orignial plan of operation ( now delay)