Overview
The Federal Government has approved the Environmental Impact Statement for the Connors River Dam and Pipelines Project, click on the media release for more information.
In December 2006, the Queensland Government released the Central Queensland Regional Water Supply Strategy (CQRWSS), outlining a range of strategies to help meet the region’s future water supply needs.
The proposed Connors River Dam and Pipelines Project was identified within the strategy as the preferred medium to long-term water supply solution to meet future water demands in and around the Bowen Basin region. Water from the proposed dam will supply primarily the Bowen Basin and surrounding areas as well as potentially supplying communities within close proximity to the proposed pipeline route.
A strong demand for water from the neighbouring Galilee Basin has also resulted from SunWater’s Business Case investigations. Separate feasibility studies will evaluate pipelines from Moranbah to service areas of demand in the Galilee Basin. Supply from the project has also been allocated for potential release downstream to agricultural customers.
The proposed dam is located on the Connors River, near Mount Bridget, approximately 110km due east of Moranbah and 70km south of Sarina.
Several storage capacities were investigated through the Environmental Impact Statement development process, with an ultimate storage size of 373,540ML being proposed for approval.
SunWater has selected Thiess Barnard Joint Venture as the preferred construction tenderer for the dam. The Thiess Barnard Joint Venture was selected through an Early Tenderer Involvement (ETI) process and will now work alongside SunWater to finalise design and approval for the dam.
A proposed pipeline from the dam – around 133km long – will deliver water to a smaller holding storage, near Moranbah, where it will then be distributed to customers. The proposed pipeline route, as well as infrastructure associated with the pipeline (pump stations, buffer storages, etc) has been presented in considerable detail in the Environmental Impact Statement for the project.
Connors River Dam to Moranbah Pipeline
SunWater is pleased to announce John Holland Qld Ltd has been successfully selected as the preferred tenderer for the construction of the Connors River Dam to Moranbah Pipeline. The pipeline is part of the Connors River Dam and Pipeline Project worth a total $1.17billion.
It is expected that the project’s Principal Contractor will be selected when the final investment decision is made by SunWater’s Board in March 2012.
Your feedback matters
As part of the Connors River Dam and Pipelines Project, SunWater will be constructing a recreational facility adjacent to the dam. The recreational facility at Connor’s River Dam will be constructed by SunWater to provide the local community, passing travellers and tourists with facilities for camping, fishing and general recreation. Discussions are currently taking place with key stakeholder Isaac Regional Council to determine arrangements with the ongoing operation and management of the facility.
We want your feedback on the proposed design for the area and encourage you to contribute.
Simply click on SunWater’s watercooler chat online forum to have your say about the recreational area at the Connors River Dam.
This forum closes on 9 April 2012.
Enquiries
For further information regarding the Connors River Dam and Pipelines Project, please contact:
Connors River Dam and Pipelines Project Manager
Reply Paid 15536, City East QLD 4002
Phone 1800 244 771
Email connorsriverdam@sunwater.com.au