The project is funded by the Australian Government ($3,000,000) and the Queensland Government ($3,000,000). Australian Government Funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
Bloomfield Falls / Roaring Meg Falls, Wujal Wujal – Credit: Qld Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works.
Project overview
This project will construct a new water treatment plant to address water quality issues.
Wujal Wujal has many issues with water quality. Its water infrastructure is old and in poor condition. The water treatment plant is not operating as it should. The community experiences frequent and long-lasting boil water alerts and water restrictions.
The project will design and construct a new water treatment plant to replace the existing plant. The new plant will include:
- continuous membrane filtration, chemical dosing and UV treatment
- supporting raw water pipework and tanks
- modern control systems including SCADA.
The project will complement disaster relief work following ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
The project supports the Australian Government’s commitment to Close the Gap on water security in First Nations communities.
Key project benefits
Read more
- See the Minister’s project announcement
- Read about the Government’s commitment to Closing the Gap
- Learn more about arrangements for First Nations projects