The package is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($1.8 million) and the Northern Territory Government ($1.4 million). Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
The Phase 1 package is a set of planning works to inform future Phase 2 construction works. Image credit: Alec Moylan.
Project overview
The Numbulwar Water Security Strategy is a two-phase approach to develop long term water security in the northern community of Numbulwar. Numbulwar faces extreme risk of future water source failure. The Australian and Northern Territory Governments are committed to providing reliable water supply in the community.
The phase 1 package is a set of planning works to inform future phase 2 construction works.
Phase 1 includes:
- water source surveying for a new water supply
- investigative drilling to identify the capacity of new water supply
- new water supply design and planning.
The Numbulwar Water Security Strategy will:
- address significant water loss
- improve source sustainability to boost water security
- support housing development to enhance liveability and alleviate overcrowding.
Investigative drilling works commenced in August 2024. The project is expected to be complete in early 2025.
Learn more
- Ministers' project announcement.
- Read about the Government’s commitment to Closing the Gap.
- Learn more about arrangements for First Nations projects.