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The Australian and Victorian governments have announced the start of work on Phase 2 of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation project following the signing of a construction milestone funding agreement.

Construction has begun on the $116 million Western Irrigation Network (WIN) following the signing of a funding agreement between the Australian and Victorian Governments.

The WIN project will deliver a new, secure source of water for large-scale agricultural use.

The Australian Government has announced an additional $2 billion for new water infrastructure projects, part of the Government’s plan for a National Water Grid that increases water security, builds resilience in our regions, delivers jobs and grows our agriculture sector.

The Australian Government is partnering with the New South Wales Government to deliver three vital water infrastructure projects for farmers and communities in the state’s regions.

The Australian Government has established the National Water Grid Advisory Body to help secure reliable supplies of water for rural and regional Australia.

The Australian Government is contributing $48 million to the construction of the $116.3 million Western Irrigation Network (WIN) in Victoria.