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First Nations water security
Location
Doomadgee
Qld
Estimated cost
$9.0 million
Project status
in planning
Funding

The project is funded by the Australian Government ($4,500,00) and the Queensland Government ($4,500,000). Australian Government Funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.

Several concrete water tanks with ladders and piping. There is grass and concrete in the foreground and blue sky above the tanks.

Doomadgee Water Treatment Plant. Photo credit: Ganden Engineers and Project Managers.

Project overview

This project will upgrade the water treatment plant and replace a water storage reservoir in Doomadgee. 

The water in Doomadgee can worsen because of weather events like rain or drought. The upgrades to the water treatment plant will treat cloudy and contaminated water. The water storage tank will be replaced as it is aged and in poor condition. 

The project includes: 

  • a new raw water intake, clarification and filtration system 
  • new UV and chemical disinfection systems
  • a new water storage reservoir 
  • upgrades to the pump station, pumps and pipework
  • a data-based monitoring and control system.

The project will ensure a long-term supply of safe and reliable drinking water for the Doomadgee community. 

Key project benefits

First Nations access
Local community
Water quality
Water security

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