Mareeba-Dimbulah Water Supply Scheme Efficiency Improvement

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Aerial view of a channel in the Mareeba-Dimbulah Water Supply Scheme efficiency Improvement project in north Queensland Image courtesy of SunWater. Crop on left, water channel centre, trees on right. Hlls in the background
Worker with a shovel on the Mareeba-Dimbulah Water Supply Scheme Efficiency Improvement project in north Queensland Image courtesy of SunWater
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.

The 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

Construction is expected to be completed early 2022.