Central Queensland farmers will be able to bid for water from the $367.2 million Rookwood Weir, with online tenders officially open from Monday 21 November 2022. The second tender makes available 7500 megalitres of medium priority water in lots from 10 megalitres up to 500 megalitres for agricultural and non-urban use. More information on the […]
Buying and selling water in regional Queensland is now easier and more transparent thanks to a new online portal. Sunwater’s Water Trading Board allows water users and seekers to connect with others looking to trade or purchase water allocations. Minister for Water Glenn Butcher said the free platform will help improve access to underutilised water […]
The $367.2 million Rookwood Weir project is continuing to deliver good jobs and better services in Central Queensland, as project staff clock up one million hours of work. More information on this recent project milestone is available in this government media statement. […]
The Paradise Dam rebuild project has reached a key milestone, with three contracts awarded for design, geotechnical and environmental services. Further information regarding the awarded contracts is included in this government media statement. […]
Popular community recreation facilities at several dams and weirs in regional Queensland are in line for a makeover as part of a five-year, $24.5 million upgrade program. More information on the funding that will allow for a range of improvements to significantly enhance more than a dozen recreation areas across the state is available in […]
The Paradise Dam rebuild is forging ahead, with a key contract being awarded for works around the site, to get important roads and access points ready ahead of construction. More information on the contract, awarded to local Bundaberg company, Harrison Infrastructure Group is available in this government media statement. […]
Emerald residents are invited to join in the birthday celebrations for one of their community’s most important assets at Fairbairn Dam on Saturday 21 May 2022. Queensland’s second largest dam, which turns 50 this year, will be hosting an open day to recognise its integral role in the growth and development of the region. Minister […]
The Queensland Government and the Darumbal People Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC – the Traditional Custodians of the land at the Rookwood Weir site – have signed an Indigenous Land Use Agreement that will deliver benefits to the Darumbal People for generations to come. Further information regarding the agreement was included in a government media statement. […]
Central Queensland workers stand to benefit with a number of jobs soon to be up for grabs as part of the $367.2 million Rookwood Weir project. Employment opportunities at the weir come with highly competitive pay rates and conditions, as well attractive roster arrangements. Further information regarding the opportunities available are included in this government […]
Central Queensland farmers are tapping into a program that will help them bid for water from Rookwood Weir. More than 40 Lower Fitzroy landholders have successfully applied for the initiative to better understand the opportunities available to them from the new infrastructure. Further information regarding the program was included in a government media statement. […]
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