The first pipes have been laid for the $88.2 million Mount Morgan Water Supply Pipeline Project in Queensland.
When complete, the 28-kilometre potable water pipeline will provide long-term water security to the region, which has been susceptible to periods of drought, and water restrictions as a result.
Significant construction will soon progress. Construction of the new reservoirs, pump stations and widening of Razorback Road will commence later in 2024. The project is anticipated to be completed in September 2025, weather permitting.
Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek said that water infrastructure projects like this one help to ensure water security for regional Queensland.
“This is a critical project to ensure Mount Morgan has access to reliable water for generations to come,” Plibersek said.
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Rockhampton Mayor, Tony Williams said the installation of the first pipes is a significant milestone for the project.
“This project is a game-changer for Mount Morgan. We know that we simply don’t have the catchment size and rainfall to provide that vital water security the town needs over the long-term,” Williams said.
“The Mount Morgan Pipeline will ensure that our community can grow and share in the jobs and economic opportunities we are pursuing as a region and mean real and tangible benefits for local residents and business.”
The project is being jointly-funded between the Federal and Queensland governments, as well as the Rockhampton Regional Council.