Hells Gates Dam (including Big Rocks Weir)
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The project will complete the detailed business case, including detailed geotechnical and cultural heritage assessments, environmental impact report and engineering analysis for the proposed Hells Gates Dam.
Further information available on the North Queensland Water Infrastructure Authority projects page.
The Australian Government has made a commitment to the construction of the Big Rocks Weir project.
The Australian Government has made a commitment to the construction of the Hells Gates Dam Scheme project.
The $24 million project is funded by the Australian Government.
Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
The Big Rocks Weir detailed business case was completed in August 2020. The Hells Gates Dam detailed business case is expected to be completed in mid 2022.