The package is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($2,625,000) and the Western Australian Government ($2,625,000). Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
The project will deliver new bore pipes to 15 remote First Nations communities in Western Australia. Credit: Water Corporation.
Project overview
The Improving Water Security in First Nations Communities – Bore Pipe Upgrade – Phase 1 project will deliver new bore pipes to Aboriginal communities in Western Australia.
The program will provide pipe replacements in 15 remote communities, including 10 in the Kimberley region. Another 5 communities will be added to the program after assessment of existing infrastructure assets and engagement with communities across the state.
Bore pipes move groundwater from bores to water storage sites, including tanks. The bore pipe upgrades are prioritised based on:
- pipe failure rates
- pipe condition
- community need
- community remoteness.
Current bore pipes were installed above ground or in shallow trenches. They are in poor condition and at risk of further damage. New bore pipes will improve water reliability and quality by addressing the following risks:
- significant water loss from leaking
- water outages from vehicle, animal or weather damage, including fires
- increased bacterial growth from high surface temperatures.
This project supports the Australian Government’s commitment to Close the Gap on water security in First Nations communities.
Key project benefits
Learn more
- Learn more about arrangements for First Nations projects.
- Read about the Government’s commitment to Closing the Gap.