Frequently Asked Questions

The Woleebee Creek to Glebe Weir Pipeline project will deliver the Dawson region of Central Queensland an additional water supply solution based on the beneficial use of treated coal seam gas (CSG) water.

The combined pipeline will be approximately 110km in length and will transport treated CSG water from the QGC Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) project for beneficial use by agricultural and mining customers along the pipeline route and in the Dawson Valley Water Supply Scheme.

If approved, the common user pipeline will be the first stage in a program of works to meet emergent demand for bulk water supply, supplying up to 45,000ML per annum to commercial and irrigation customers.

The project will provide access to an additional water supply for the life of QGC's LNG project. It is expected that up to 100ML per day will be available to local farmers and commercial mining operators under a proposed beneficial use scheme.

As part of the beneficial use scheme, all treated CSG water will be extracted by SunWater customers within the boundaries of the regulated Dawson River section to be used beneficially for agricultural and industrial use.

SunWater will be responsible for building, owning and operating the Woleebee Creek to Glebe Weir Pipeline. QGC will be responsible for treating the water before it is transported, and monitoring for quality in accordance with guidelines set down by Queensland Government’s Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) and SunWater. The water will be treated using reverse osmosis (a proven technology for creating potable water) to remove salts and any other impurities.

SunWater is currently finalising the proposed pipeline alignment. It is expected that the final route and design will be completed by mid-2012.

SunWater is undertaking environmental, geotechnical and cultural heritage assessments as well as landholder consultation as part of the pre-construction investigative process.

SunWater complies with the Queensland Government's Local Industry Policy and supports competitive local industry access to tender for work on relevant infrastructure and resource-based projects and major procurements in Queensland.

Among other commitments to the Queensland Government's Local Industry Policy, SunWater, in its planning for works, ensures work packages are developed to offer opportunities for capable local suppliers.

SunWater will be responsible for building, owning, operating and maintaining the Woleebee Creek to Glebe Weir Pipeline.

Once approvals are in place, it is expected that the pipeline will be operational by 2013.

Water will be supplied to farmers and potential industry customers along the pipeline and within the boundaries of the existing Dawson Valley Water Supply Scheme.

If you are interested in purchasing water made available from the project, please contact the SunWater project team on 1800 628 342 or email woleebeecreekpipeline@sunwater.com.au

Please contact the SunWater project team on 1800 628 342 or email woleebeecreekpipeline@sunwater.com.au if you are interested in purchasing water.

SunWater will have a Construction Management Plan in place to address construction impacts such as dust, noise, weed control and truck movement. This will be finalised when a contractor is appointed.

SunWater will need a temporary 30m wide easement for construction of the pipeline reducing to a 20m wide easement over the pipeline for operations. There is no ongoing impact on the land, however, SunWater will require access to the pipeline route for operations and maintenance. Compensation will be negotiated with individual landholders.

Not likely. However, crossings will be installed for individual landholders who require the movement of heavy machinery as part of their regular business. Landholders are advised to discuss crossings with their landholder liaison representative.

The pipeline will not be visible once construction is complete. During construction SunWater will use bedding sand and dirt removed during trenching to compact the land and ensure minimal subsidence. Once construction is complete any excess dirt or sand will be removed from the property.

SunWater has scheme weed management plans that outline how we contain, reduce and prevent weed infestations from occurring within our Water Supply Schemes. Where appropriate SunWater participates in collaborative, catchment-wide weed control initiatives in those regions where SunWater operates.

SunWater will wash down all machinery before entering and leaving the project site to ensure weeds are not transported onto properties.

Yes. Signage will be erected at predominant landmarks and infrastructure points along the pipeline route.

SunWater is undertaking an environmental assessment as part of the approvals process.

SunWater has completed a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) for the Glebe Weir to Wandoan section of the pipeline. A separate CHMP for the remainder of the pipeline from Wandoan to Woleebee Creek will be developed based on cultural heritage assessments.