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Bowen Pipeline Detailed Business Case

Project overview 

The project will complete a detailed business case to assess the merits of the proposed Bowen Pipeline project. The pipeline would be capable of transferring 100 gigalitres (GL) of water each year from the Burdekin River. It would supply agricultural, industry, and community water users in the Bowen region.

The proposed project would enhance water security for communities and businesses. It would also support the expansion of existing agricultural operations by enabling irrigation of up to 40,000 hectares of additional land.

Sunraysia Modernisation Project 2

Project overview

The project improved existing infrastructure to increase access to irrigated water in the Sunraysia region. Properties west of the Merbein and south of the Red Cliffs irrigation districts will now benefit from the ability for growth of irrigated agriculture.

The reliable water supply has enabled expansion of irrigation to the region, supplying over 2,000 hectares of new agricultural developments.

Construction was completed in October 2019.

South West Loddon Rural Water Supply Project

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.

Coolanie Water Scheme

Project overview

The Coolanie Water Scheme project delivered 40 km of supply and distribution pipelines to around 30 farm properties in Coolanie Plains, on the Eyre Peninsula.

Construction of the pipeline means increased water security for the region and ensures peak usage demands can be easily met.

Prior to construction, primary producers relied on farm dams, rainwater tanks and buying truckloads of water. The improved water security will allow primary producers to increase production through their ability to water stock such as lamb.

Warwick Recycled Water for Agriculture

Project overview

The project included construction of a pipeline extension to improve distribution of high-quality recycled water in the Warwick Industrial Estate.

The extension involved using 4km of pipeline from an existing distribution network to the estate for agricultural and industrial users.

This project has resulted in a secure and affordable supply of water for users.

Construction was completed in February 2021.

Gisborne to Sunbury interconnector Stage 2 Detailed Business Case

Project overview

The project will complete a detailed business case, developing the detailed design and assessing the benefits for a proposed 4.5 km transfer pipeline and potential storage infrastructure. This would connect the Gisborne and Sunbury Recycled Water Schemes.

It is expected the distribution pipeline would transfer up to 1,100 megalitres (ML) of recycled water from Gisborne Recycled Water Plant to the Parwan-Balliang Irrigation District via the Western Irrigation Network.  

The detailed business case includes:

Tamar Irrigation Scheme

Project overview

This project will support the delivery of high reliability irrigation water to the Tamar region. The increase in available water will improve the region’s capability to produce high value crops such as berries and wine grapes. The water will support farmers to secure their existing production and diversify their work.

Findings of the detailed business case process will inform the final scope and cost of the project.

This project is part of the Tasmanian Pipeline to Prosperity Tranche 3 Phase 1 projects which also includes:

Don Irrigation Scheme

Project overview

The completed project is delivering essential water to farms across Tasmania’s north-west coast, with the capacity to deliver over 4,700 megalitres of high-quality water each year to irrigators across the Don, Forth, Barrington and Sheffield districts in northwest Tasmania. This will enable farmers to diversify, expand and increase crop rotations.

The infrastructure consists of: