diff --git a/build-logic/src/main/groovy/org.apache.groovy-distribution.gradle b/build-logic/src/main/groovy/org.apache.groovy-distribution.gradle
index 83aad2ec647..b9b43aaf200 100644
--- a/build-logic/src/main/groovy/org.apache.groovy-distribution.gradle
+++ b/build-logic/src/main/groovy/org.apache.groovy-distribution.gradle
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ tasks.register('dist') {
 tasks.register("installGroovy", Sync) {
     duplicatesStrategy = DuplicatesStrategy.FAIL
     def installDir = sharedConfiguration.installationDirectory.orElse(layout.buildDirectory.dir("install").get().asFile)
-    description 'Generates a groovy distribution into an install directory'
+    description = 'Generates a groovy distribution into an install directory'
     doLast {
         logger.lifecycle "Groovy installed under ${installDir.get()}"
     }