Projects
The Australian Government is investing in the National Water Grid, with more than 180 water infrastructure planning, business case, science and construction projects around Australia.
Discover our projects
Our projects are delivering benefits for communities across Australia, including:
- increased water security
- resilience to drought
- climate resilience
- improved regional economic growth and jobs creation.
Find projects taking place across Australia using our interactive project map or our project filter tool.
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Macquarie/Wambuul Water Security Scheme
Business case projects
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Western Davenport hydrostratigraphy
Science projects
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Phase 1 and 2: LiDAR survey and digital elevation model development for key Northern Territory rivers
Science projects
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Managing water quality in the Kimberley region
Science projects
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Burdekin Haughton Water Supply Scheme Modernisation
Business case projects
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Phase 1 and 2: Recalibration of models in high demand water systems, NT
Science projects
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Expansion of irrigated agriculture along the Northern Adelaide Corridor
Science projects
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Lake Leake Dam Life Extension Upgrade
Construction projects
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Water Accountability, Metering and Reporting Framework Review
Science projects
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Catchment Yield Science
Science projects
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Brackish groundwater characterisation project: a Western Australian case study
Science projects
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Investigations into solutions for addressing managed aquifer recharge clogging
Science projects
Progress of funded projects
- Summary of construction projects (PDF 244 KB) | (DOCX 79 KB) – shows the status of construction commitments.
- Progress chart (PDF 192 KB) | (XLSX 42 KB) – details key stages of planning and construction for each commitment.
Learn more
- Read about our National Water Grid Fund and Investment Framework to learn how these projects are identified.
- Learn how our science program informs funding decisions to ensure responsible and respectful funding decisions.
- Read about previous feasibility studies funded by the National Water Grid Fund through the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund – Feasibility Studies Component.