Bermuda's limited supplies.

And the Watlington Waterworks plant will tap into an unlimited supply of water -- the sea.

The Development Applications Board gave conditional approval to the plans for the treatment plant which has been two years in planning.

The plant will be based on Long Range Hill in Smith's Parish close to North Shore where the sea water will be piped in.

Watlington will use reverse osmosis to change the sea water into water that can be used around the Island.

Managing Director Mr. Douglas Fetigan was delighted to hear that the plans had been approved.

Mr. Fetigan said: "We have been struggling with this for more than two years.

It is very exciting news.

"We have a construction company ready to go and start building the plant. It is all set.'' It is Watlington's first move into reverse osmosis after dealing with fresh water in the past. They have used some electrode dialysis.

Mr. Fetigan said: "Initially it will have a capacity of 500,000 gallons a day but we will then increase that to a million a day.

"I hope this will help to increase Bermuda's water supply. We will be increasing our distribution system around the Island, giving more people an opportunity to have a piped water system.'' The Development Applications Board has asked for proper access to be provided to the site and that it be landscaped, replacing any trees or shrubs that are damaged.

Reject water must also be piped off North Shore and diffused to Water Authority and Marine Resources Board specifications.

At this week's meeting the board also approved plans for the change of use of the former Godfrey's Bakery to a restaurant.

Owner Ms Marie Smith said that the restaurant will sell fish and traditional Bermudian meals. The fresh fish will be caught locally and will include shrimps and scallops.