The $367.2 million Rookwood Weir project is continuing to deliver good jobs and better services in Central Queensland, as project staff clock up one million hours of work. More information on this recent project milestone is available in this government media statement. […]
Category: Rookwood News
Darumbal agreement delivers an enduring legacy
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. […]
Forty local jobs up for grabs at Rookwood Weir
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 […]
Rookwood Weir landholder support program recipients announced
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. […]
First concrete pours underway at Rookwood Weir
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 […]
Rookwood Weir Landholder Support Program
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 […]
More funding to raise Rookwood Weir
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 […]
Local jobs ready to be untapped with Rookwood agreement
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. […]
Rookwood Weir stage one water sales process complete
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. […]
Registrations open for the Rookwood Weir Project Industry Briefing
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 […]