The project is funded by the Australian Government ($968,500), the Queensland Government ($630,000) and the Cloncurry Shire Council ($338,500). Australian Government Funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
Dajarra town entrance – Credit: Qld Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water
Project overview
This project will improve Dajarra’s long term water security. It will also ease water restrictions across the community.
Dajarra has a poor quality and unreliable bore water supply, and its distribution network has reached its end-of-life. It is estimated to leak 7.2 ML of water per year. These issues have resulted in water restrictions, including no outdoor or overnight use, to reduce water loss.
The project has two parts:
- delivery of a new potable (drinkable) water network
- exploration of groundwater sources and construction of new bores.
The project will investigate new bore locations and install production bores. This will supplement the community’s water supply, increasing water quality and reliability. The new distribution network and bores will eliminate water loss and increase water efficiency.
Key project benefits
- See the Ministers' project announcement
- Read about the Government’s commitment to Closing the Gap
- Learn more about arrangements for First Nations projects