The Queensland Government and the Darumbal People Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC – the Traditional Custodians of the land at the Rookwood Weir site – have signed an Indigenous Land Use Agreement that will deliver benefits to the Darumbal People for generations to come. Further information regarding the agreement was included in a government media statement. […]
Central Queensland workers stand to benefit with a number of jobs soon to be up for grabs as part of the $367.2 million Rookwood Weir project. Employment opportunities at the weir come with highly competitive pay rates and conditions, as well attractive roster arrangements. Further information regarding the opportunities available are included in this government […]
Central Queensland farmers are tapping into a program that will help them bid for water from Rookwood Weir. More than 40 Lower Fitzroy landholders have successfully applied for the initiative to better understand the opportunities available to them from the new infrastructure. Further information regarding the program was included in a government media statement. […]
Overnight the first concrete pours for the foundations of the Rookwood Weir commenced. This marks another major construction milestone for the $367.2 million project, which will unlock thousands of megalitres of water to increase waster security, expand irrigated agricultural production and drive new employment and economic opportunities across Central Queensland. Further information regarding this Rookwood Weir […]
A dedicated Landholder Support Program has launched to assist Central Queensland farmers bid for water from the new Rookwood Weir. The program will be facilitated on behalf of Sunwater and by Advance Rockhampton, the economic development, investment, and industry growth unit of Rockhampton Regional Council. Further information regarding the program was included in a media statement […]
The media statement released on Thursday 11 March 2021 regarding the raising of Rookwood Weir is available on the Queensland Government’s website, here: statements.qld.gov.au/statements/91650 […]
Central Queensland workers and irrigators are the winners following the signing of an agreement that will shift delivery of Rookwood Weir into high gear. To find out more, please read a media statement by Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick and Minister for Water Glenn Butcher here. […]
The $352.2 million Rookwood Weir project reached a significant milestone today with the successful completion of the first stage of the water sales process. To find out more, please read the media statement made by the Minister for Water Glenn Butcher here. […]
Sunwater and construction partners, ACCIONA and McCosker Contracting, are committed to sourcing products and services within Central Queensland to support the delivery of the Rookwood Weir Project. The Rookwood Weir Project Industry Briefing provides the chance to learn about potential opportunities available over the project’s lifetime. Join us for breakfast and networking on Thursday 12 […]
Link to media statement made by the Honourable Dr Anthony Lynham, Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy on Thursday 6 August 2020: http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2020/8/6/next-step-for-rookwood-weir-delivery […]
MY ACCOUNT
STORAGE LEVELS
WATER DATA
ANNOUNCED ALLOCATIONS