The project is jointly funded, with the Queensland and Australian Governments each contributing $183.6 million and Sunwater contributing the balance. Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
Rookwood Weir provides improved water security to the region with both agricultural and urban benefits.
Project overview
Rookwood Weir is located on the Fitzroy River near Rockhampton and provides reliable water security to the region. This will help grow and diversify agriculture and support industrial and urban water use for the Gladstone, Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton regions. The Weir has been given a local Darumbal traditional language name of Managibei, which means ‘keeping water’.
During construction, the project also involved enabling works to support the construction and operation of the Weir, including road and crossing upgrades in the region.
The Rookwood Weir is a great example of how innovation can benefit a water infrastructure project. During design, elements focussed on carbon and energy savings and limiting the concrete used. The weir includes a range of secondary benefits, such as a fish lock and turtle passage.
The Rookwood Weir project has an ‘Excellent’ rating from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council. This rating recognises the project as a leader in sustainable water infrastructure and a great example for future projects.
Construction of Rookwood Weir is complete. The fishway at the Fitzroy River Barrage is due for completion in mid-2024.
Key project benefits
Learn more
- Read more about the completion of Rookwood Weir.
- Find out why Rookwood Weir has an ‘Excellent’ rating from the IS Council.
- Learn more about the National Water Grid Fund as our primary program for responsible investment in water projects.
- Learn about water in Australia and how we are working within a unique water environment.