Mareeba-Dimbulah Water Supply Scheme Efficiency Improvement
Location:
Estimated Cost:
Location
QLD
Estimated cost
$28.1 million
The project is modernising the current water supply scheme, including the replacement and installation of around 14km of pipeline, construction of an off-stream storage and installation of automated control gates.
This project will improve water distribution efficiency and increase water availability by up to 8,306ML through reduced losses, enabling irrigators to better manage and meet crop water demands.
Who's involved
The $28.1 million project is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($11.6 million) and the Queensland Government through SunWater ($16.5 million).
Australian Government Funding source
Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund.
Project status
This project is underway.