Project overview

The aim of the Barmah–Millewa Feasibility Study was to identify options to:

• improve the movement and efficiency of water delivery through the Barmah–Millewa Reach
• protect the health and cultural integrity of the river.

The Barmah-Millewa Reach is the name given to an area of the Murray River which narrows from wider upstream portions of the river. This narrowing is also known as the Barmah Choke.

The study explored 6 potential options:

Project overview

The purpose of the project was to identify options that would increase water security and provide a reliable water supply to the area to support irrigated agriculture in the Lakeland district of Far North Queensland.

The business case investigated the viability of a new dam on the Palmer River and an associated distribution system to transfer water to and around the Lakeland area. 

The project was completed in August 2023.

Project overview

The Detailed Business Case investigated a proposed instream storage system of 161,000 megalitres on Saego Station, 45 kilometres north-west of Hughenden. 

The detailed business case was completed in May 2022.

Project overview 

The project will complete a detailed business case to assess the merits of the proposed Bowen Pipeline project. The pipeline would be capable of transferring 100 gigalitres (GL) of water each year from the Burdekin River. It would supply agricultural, industry, and community water users in the Bowen region.

The proposed project would enhance water security for communities and businesses. It would also support the expansion of existing agricultural operations by enabling irrigation of up to 40,000 hectares of additional land.

Project overview

The project improved existing infrastructure to increase access to irrigated water in the Sunraysia region. Properties west of the Merbein and south of the Red Cliffs irrigation districts will now benefit from the ability for growth of irrigated agriculture.

The reliable water supply has enabled expansion of irrigation to the region, supplying over 2,000 hectares of new agricultural developments.

Construction was completed in October 2019.

Project overview

The project involved extending the Wimmera Mallee stock and domestic water pipeline in the south-west Loddon region in the north of Victoria. The project has resulted in a secure and predictable water supply to support agricultural production in the region.

Over 120,000 hectares of land is now connected to the pipeline, with 380 newly connected properties no longer having to cart water in during dry periods.

Construction was completed in May 2020.

Project overview

The project provides improved water security and service delivery for the Mitiamo and district region. The projected included construction of a:

Project overview

The East Grampians Rural Water Supply Project will improve water security for rural properties in the East Grampians region.

The project includes construction of a water pipeline to provide a reticulated non-drinking water supply for properties along the pipe alignment. Once complete, the construction will:

Project overview

The Coolanie Water Scheme project delivered 40 km of supply and distribution pipelines to around 30 farm properties in Coolanie Plains, on the Eyre Peninsula.

Construction of the pipeline means increased water security for the region and ensures peak usage demands can be easily met.

Prior to construction, primary producers relied on farm dams, rainwater tanks and buying truckloads of water. The improved water security will allow primary producers to increase production through their ability to water stock such as lamb.

Project overview

The project included construction of a pipeline extension to improve distribution of high-quality recycled water in the Warwick Industrial Estate.

The extension involved using 4km of pipeline from an existing distribution network to the estate for agricultural and industrial users.

This project has resulted in a secure and affordable supply of water for users.

Construction was completed in February 2021.