The missing piece in the Fitzroy to Gladstone pipeline has been installed.
Water will flow from the Fitzroy River to the CQ water network as early as next year – the 983 million dollar project complete after begriming in mid 2023.
Developers say the project delivers long term water security for Gladstone residents and industry – supporting the region’s future economic development.
The pipeline spans 117km from the Lower Fitzroy River in Rockhampton to Yarwun in
Gladstone – with water from the two reservoirs will gravity feed water to Gladstone Area Water Board’s (GAWB) existing water network at Yarwun.
The pipeline is connected to the Aldoga reservoirs which can hold up to 100 megalitres of water.
Gladstone Area Water Board CEO, Darren Barlow, said the installation of the last pipe is a
history-making moment for the region.
“Over the past 17 years, a range of studies and reports have been undertaken to evaluate
potential solutions to increase water supply and supplement the single-source supply risk
from Awoonga Dam,” he said.
“Gladstone and Central Queensland have a long history of recurring drought. Long-term
water security can only be provided through the delivery of major infrastructure, like the
FGP.”
“By connecting the Fitzroy River to Gladstone’s water supply network, this project will help
future-proof the region, making sure we can meet the growing demands of population growth
and industry expansion for decades to come.”
