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 […]
Sunwater is pleased to announce that Civil Mining and Construction will build the new $12.5M Riverslea Bridge as part of the Rookwood Weir project. The bridge will replace the existing crossing, which will be inundated when the weir reaches full supply. It will have a single 3.5 metre lane and will be 21 metres high and 260 […]
Link to media statement made by the Honourable Dr Anthony Lynham, Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy on Wednesday 27 May 2020: http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2020/5/27/rookwood-weir-water-up-for-grabs […]
On-the-ground works to support the $352 million Rookwood Weir project are now underway with the $7.5 million upgrade of Thirsty Creek Road. Rockhampton Regional Council crews started work this week, after council was awarded the project. The crews are undertaking drainage works to allow the widening of the road, to improve access into the weir […]
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