The project is jointly funded, with the Queensland and Australian Governments each contributing $183.6 million and Sunwater contributing the balance. Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
Rookwood Weir provides improved water security to the region with both agricultural and urban benefits.
Project overview
Rookwood Weir was constructed on the Fitzroy River near Rockhampton. It is:
- providing reliable water security to the Gladstone, Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton regions
- helping to grow and diversify agriculture
- providing water for urban and industrial use
The project also included:
- construction of a fish lock and turtle passage on the weir
- road and crossing upgrades in the region
- construction of a new fishway passage at Fitzroy Barrage.
The Weir has been given a local Darumbal traditional language name of Managibei, which means ‘keeping water’.
Rookwood Weir is a great example of how innovation can benefit a water infrastructure project. During design, there was a focus on carbon and energy savings and limiting the concrete used. The weir includes a range of secondary benefits.
The Rookwood Weir project has an ‘Excellent’ rating from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council. This rating recognises the project as a leader in sustainable water infrastructure. It is a great example for future projects.
Construction on Rookwood Weir was completed in November 2023. Construction of the final component of the project, the new fishway at Fitzroy Barrage, was completed in October 2024
Key project benefits
Learn more
- Read more about the completion of Rookwood Weir.
- Find out why Rookwood Weir has an ‘Excellent’ rating from the IS Council.
- 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.