Emu Swamp Dam in QLD takes one step closer to construction

Monica Gameng   |   August 5, 2019

The Queensland Government joins in on the delivery of the Emu Swamp Dam in the Granite Belt with a $13.6 million investment to get work underway on the new dam.

The Australian Government has committed $47 million towards the project, while local Stanthorpe irrigators chipped in to deliver $23.4 million to fund the construction of the Emu Swamp Dam.

“We will work collaboratively with the State Government to make sure we get this project moving as quickly as we can.

“It’s so important to the local economy and to the region’s growers who are carting water to be able to survive,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said.

The Emu Swamp Dam is going to be the first dam to be built in the State since 2011.

The project will deliver a new dam together with a 117-kilometre pipeline and a distribution network that features solar power generation as well as a large-scale battery storage to get the pumps going.

The Emu Swamp Dam will have a capacity of approximately 12,074 megalitres and will be able to provide up to 3,900 megalitres of entitlements to local irrigators each year.

“This project will give Granite Belt producers the water security they need.

“I’m committed to working with all levels of Government and local growers to make sure the Dam is built,” Minister for Water Resources David Littleproud said.

The Emu Swamp Dam is anticipated to generate up to 135 jobs during its construction.

Receive the latest industry news and project updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to Felix Project News today.

Source: Queensland Government; Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development; Brisbane Times; Queensland Country Life
Monica Gameng
Monica Gameng
As Felix's Marketing Assistant since 2015, Monica is responsible for researching and sharing new and progressing projects within the construction and mining sectors in Australia. It's no surprise that Monica has her finger on the pulse of Australian major projects given she has produced more than 1,000 posts. She truly is an industry expert.
Follow me:

Related Articles

Projects
John Holland to upgrade QLD's Boondall, Strathpine and Morayfield stations

John Holland will continue to deliver safety and accessibility upgrades to train stations across the South East Queensland rail network, with the company awarded the construction contract to undertake works at Boondall train station as part of the Queensland Government’s $300 million station upgrade program.

Projects
Brisbane's new inner city school to generate 300 construction jobs

Construction has commenced on Brisbane’s first new inner city state secondary school to be built after more than five decades. The new college is being delivered as part of the Queensland Government’s Building Future Schools Fund.

Projects, QLD
Works on vital upgrades to Bundamba station commences

The major accessibility upgrade on Bundamba station in Queensland is now officially underway, marked by a special sod turning event by Member for Bundamba Lance McCallum. 

Get the latest project news

Formerly known as the PlantMiner blog, Felix Project News is Australia's top 10 Construction blog. Join thousands of construction and mining pros getting the best content right in their inbox.
  • updates on Australia's pipeline of state and federal projects
  • fresh contract awards from major contractors and builders

If you're looking to contact us about other matters, please contact us.