The project is funded by the Australian Government ($1.5 million) and the Tasmanian Government ($1.5 million). Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
The upgrades to the Lake Leake Dam wall and spillway have extended the dam’s useful life.
Project overview
The project upgraded the Lake Leake Dam wall and spillway. This reduced the risk of dam failure to an acceptable level and to meet contemporary standards.
The works extended the 140-year-old dam’s useful life by a further 100 years. It will maintain 14.6 gigalitres of water each year for crop and livestock production. It also provides certainty for local irrigators in the Campbell Town region.
The project supports drought resilience and provides ongoing water security for town water, tourism, recreation and environmental use.
The project was completed in July 2024.
Key project benefits
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- 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.