Distribution improvements
Location
East Grampians
Vic
Estimated cost
$85.2 million
Project status
underway
Funding
The project is being funded by the Australian Government ($32 million), the Victorian Government ($32 million) and other partners ($21.2 million). Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
The construction will include a new pipeline to deliver a reticulated non-drinking water system to rural properties.
Project overview
The East Grampians Rural Water Supply Project will improve water security for rural properties in the East Grampians region.
The project includes construction of a water pipeline to provide a reticulated non-drinking water supply for properties along the pipe alignment. Once complete, the construction will:
- supply 1,400 megalitres of water to rural properties each year
- provide around 600 rural businesses with the opportunity to access the reticulated water supply
- cover an area of 200,000 hectares.
Construction has commenced and the project is expected to be completed in early 2026.
Key project benefits
Agricultural
Economic
Local community
Water security
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