The detailed business case will consider the broader water needs of the lower Macquarie catchment and improving town water security as well as efficiency in the region.
The detailed business case will consider a range of options for improving water supply, including:
Water infrastructure projects under the Tasmania Connections package include new and extended pipelines, and new and expanding reusable water schemes. These projects will increase availability and reliability of water for agricultural producers. These benefits will contribute to delivering secure and affordable water for rural and regional Australia.
Tasmanian water infrastructure projects under the Connections pathway include the following projects.
Greater Meander Irrigation Scheme Augmentation – project completed
The Western Australia Connections package includes a range of infrastructure projects including:
These projects have improved water security for regional Australia, including farming communities.
Western Australia water infrastructure projects under the Connections pathway include:
The project will complete the detailed business case and approvals for the proposed Urannah Dam. It will include:
The business case will identify options to:
The project finalised the new water security approach for the Southern Forests area. It included:
The project was completed in August 2023.
The South Australia Connections package will improve water access to primary producers. Projects include work to:
The projects will provide better water for rural and regional Australia that is:
South Australia water infrastructure projects under the Connections package include:
The Northern Territory Connections package will enable agricultural and primary industry growth in the region. Projects include a critical water supply network to support this.
Water infrastructure projects under the Connections pathway in the Northern Territory include:
This package delivered new and upgraded water infrastructure, including:
The package has increased water security for a number of regions, for both agricultural and community use. It is helping to future proof water supplies and boost drought resilience.
The Scottsdale Irrigation Scheme project included construction of a new dam and water distribution network to support drought resilience in north east Tasmania. The scheme includes 92 km of pipeline, a dam, pumpstation and power station. This infrastructure will supply the region with 8,600 megalitres (ML) of high-security irrigation water per season.
The distribution network services:
The business case assessed and shortlisted potential water infrastructure options. It measured existing and future industry demand for water, including water volumes, quality and price.