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Construction on Australia’s newest major water infrastructure asset is now complete. The $568.9 million Rookwood Weir, west of Rockhampton, will yield 86,000 megalitres each year to boost economic growth, agricultural production and industry in Central Queensland. It is the largest weir completed in Australia since World War 2. It is also the largest piece of […]
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Rookwood Weir one step closer to completion
The last monolith of the Rookwood Weir spillway crest is now complete, with the final concrete pour of the top of the monolith occurring at the weekend. This achievement marks completion of the weir’s spillway which comprises 13 monolith structures, each 16.2 metres in height and 15.5 metres wide creating a curved top for […]
Rookwood Weir apprentices build cubby houses for a cause
Apprentices from the Rookwood Weir project have applied newly acquired skills to benefit Central Queensland families in need. Two cubby houses built by young workers on the project have been donated to community‑based organisation, Roseberry Qld, which provides services for young people and families. More information on this initiative is available in this Ministerial media […]
New fish passage for Fitzroy Barrage thanks to Rookwood Weir
The Rookwood Weir project is helping fish species move safely and more freely in the Lower Fitzroy River system. As part of the project’s environmental offset strategy, a $7 million fishway is to be added to the Fitzroy Barrage, located at Rockhampton, downstream of the weir. Construction of the fishway will support 12 jobs and […]
Rookwood Weir water flows for Central Queensland farmers
Economic opportunity has been unlocked in Central Queensland with the completion of the second tender for water from the soon-to-be-completed Rookwood Weir, as 21 successful bidders secured a total allocation of 6000 megalitres for productive irrigation use. Strong interest from across the region resulted in 21 successful bids, with 6082 megalitres sold from an available […]
$17 million for Foleyvale Crossing upgrades
The Rookwood Weir project is set to deliver another road improvement to Central Queensland. Civil, Mining and Construction Pty Ltd (CMC) will deliver the $17 million upgrade to a crossing at Foleyvale, located 65 km upstream from the weir site. 22 jobs will be created by the project, which will provide safer access and better […]
Rookwood Weir project more than 65 per cent complete
Australia’s largest weir is a step closer to completion, with Central Queensland’s Rookwood Weir project now more than 65 per cent complete. The on-site team has made significant progress, with more than 81,000m3 of the required 130,000m3 of concrete now poured for the weir’s foundations, abutments, monoliths and spilling basin. More information on the project […]
Rookwood Weir awarded for providing good jobs and sustainability
The $367.2 million Rookwood Weir project has been acknowledged for its ongoing commitment to good, local jobs, as well as its sustainable design practices. The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) has awarded the project an “excellent” rating after evaluating economic, social and environmental performance during its design phase. More information on this achievement is available in […]
Rookwood water tenders to support good farming jobs in CQ
Central Queensland farmers will be able to bid for water from the $367.2 million Rookwood Weir, with online tenders officially open from Monday 21 November 2022. The second tender makes available 7500 megalitres of medium priority water in lots from 10 megalitres up to 500 megalitres for agricultural and non-urban use. More information on the […]
Rookwood Weir draft operational documents available for public consultation
A four-week public consultation period has begun for Rookwood Weir’s draft operational documents. Individuals, businesses, and community groups with an interest in the operation of the Fitzroy River are welcome to provide feedback on these documents. The publication of the Fitzroy Basin Water Plan by the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (DRDMW) in […]