# SMEC and ACCIONA form Malabar System Alliance for Sydney wastewater project

SMEC and ACCIONA have partnered to form the Malabar System Alliance (MSA) to deliver advanced wastewater treatment upgrades for Sydney Water in Sydney, Australia. The project includes purified recycled water production and controlled river release, with completion expected in 2029.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-01-21
- Where: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Status: announced
- Products: wastewater treatment upgrades, purified recycled water
- Sectors: [Water Treatment Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/water-treatment-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Sydney Water](https://endata.com/companies/7803.md) (customer)
- [ACCIONA](https://endata.com/companies/15903.md) (partner)
- [SMEC](https://endata.com/companies/16872.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [smec.com](https://www.smec.com/ss/general/smec-has-partnered-with-acciona-to-form-the-malabar-system-alliance-msa/), 2026-01-21: "MSA’s innovative design maximises future opportunities for purified recycled water production and controlled river release, while optimising investment across the system."

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