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 […]
Category: Rookwood News
Latest Rookwood project underway
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 […]
Rookwood Weir water up for grabs
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 […]
Rookwood Weir Project steps up a gear
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 […]
Rookwood Weir Project: community information drop in session
Community members living in the Rockhampton region are invited to attend a drop-in session to find out the latest information about the Rookwood Weir Project and the enabling works we will be undertaking in the region. Sunwater staff will be on hand to answer questions. When: Wednesday 23 October, 5pm – 7pm Where: South Rockhampton […]
Rookwood Weir Project: Industry briefing
Sunwater will be hosting an Industry Briefing to provide local and regional businesses with an update on the Rookwood Weir Project. This landmark project will capture valuable water in the lower Fitzroy River. It will: improve urban water security supply for region help grow the region by connecting the area with much needed water […]
Minister and local member visit Rookwood Weir site as Project start draws closer
Queensland Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Dr Anthony Lynham joined State Member for Rockhampton Barry O’Rourke in May to explore Rookwood Weir’s key worksites ahead of the Project’s first construction activities. Early works including the Gogango intersection upgrade and Thirsty Creek Road upgrade, which will ensure the local road network can safely manage […]
Rookwood Weir turtle monitoring program to help protect local species
The Rookwood Weir turtle movement study will help protect the future of the Fitzroy River Turtle and White Throated Snapping Turtle in the Fitzroy River. The study, which started in 2017, has so far involved six field studies to tag turtles to allow a better understanding of their seasonal movement patterns and home ranges. Rookwood […]
Second Rookwood Weir community meetings held at Gogango, Duaringa
The Rookwood Weir Project team met with residents in Duaringa and Gogango in May to provide a Project update. Project Director Mitch Carr stressed the importance of community involvement and feedback. “The residents of Duaringa and Gogango are central to the success of this Project and the team is committed to keeping them informed,” Mr […]