The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($51.2 million), the New South Wales Government ($25.6 million) and Eurobodalla Shire Council ($53.2 million). Australian Government Funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
The project will mean additional water for irrigation and stock watering.
Project overview
The project involves construction of an off-stream water storage dam and pump station to improve water security and drought resilience to the region.
The pump station will transfer water to enable full linkage and integration of the Eurobodalla region supply system. The project will increase water storage capacity by 3,000 megalitres (ML) and provide an estimated additional 581 ML per annum for downstream irrigators and stock watering.
Construction is expected to be completed in 2025.
Key project benefits
Learn more
- Learn more about the National Water Grid Fund as our primary program for responsible investment in water projects.
- Learn about water in Australia and how we are working within a unique water environment.
- More information on the project is available at the Eurobodalla Shire Council’s Southern Water Supply Storage project page.