The project is being funded by the Australian Government ($470,000) and other partners ($30,000). Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
McLaren Vale is one of Australia's most well recognised wine regions. This project would provide extra water security to many of the state's vineyards.
Project overview
The project will investigate the construction of a new reservoir with a storage capacity of up to 1,350 megalitres (ML).
Upgrades to the recycled water network will also be explored, which would help meet the high irrigation demand of the region. This would be achieved by supplying an estimated 750 ML of recycled water to the area.
The detailed business case will:
• assess local demand
• undertake site investigations and geotechnical analysis
• develop infrastructure concept designs.
This project would be expected to generate up to $100 million in economic activity and support up to 300 jobs.
This project is expected to be completed in mid-2024.
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