The project was funded by the Australian Government ($20 million), the Victorian Government ($40 million) and other partners ($29.8 million). Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
The project has provided a secure and predictable water supply for agriculture in the region.
Project overview
The project involved extending the Wimmera Mallee stock and domestic water pipeline in the south-west Loddon region in the north of Victoria. The project has resulted in a secure and predictable water supply to support agricultural production in the region.
Over 120,000 hectares of land is now connected to the pipeline, with 380 newly connected properties no longer having to cart water in during dry periods.
Construction was completed in May 2020.
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