About the project
Ashburton Salt is a solar salt project proposed in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, 20km southwest of the Ashburton North Strategic Industrial Area, near Onslow.
The project will fill existing salt flats with ocean water and use the naturally occurring evaporation process, involving sun and wind, to produce salt for export.
Development process
The Ashburton Salt project has been developed following years of dedicated community engagement, together with rigorous scientific research and testing designed to assess potential impacts on the local environment.
By creating a clear, robust environmentally and community focussed plan, we are pleased to say the Ashburton Salt project is supported by the local Onslow community and the area’s Traditional Owners, the Thalanyji People, and is set to be one of the most environmentally responsible solar salt projects in the world.
