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Labor puts Bradfield scheme to expert panel

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An expert panel chaired by Professor Ross Garnaut will conduct a comprehensive examination of the proposed Bradfield inland irrigation scheme under a new State Government initiative.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the independent panel, which will also include Queensland Farmers Federation chief executive officer Dr Georgina Davis and James Cook University Professor Allan Dale.

“Projects like this have the potential to support a new generation of farmers, landholders and regional communities if it’s done in a way that is realistic and affordable," she said.

The panel’s job will be to assess the financial, economic, environmental, social and technical viability. . .

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Business case backs Big Rocks Weir to unlock North Queensland’s potential

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The Big Rocks Weir business case was released to the Australian and Queensland Governments today, marking an important milestone in delivering more irrigation and water security for North Queensland. The Australian Government stood ready to deliver its commitment of up to $30 million for half the construction costs of the Big Rocks Weir said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack, “The Big Rocks Weir business case demonstrates just how important this project will be for the Charters Towers region and for Queensland,” tMr McCormack said said. “More than 5000 hectares. . .

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Premise to guide final stage of dam planning

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Engineering consultancy Premise has been appointed to oversee the final planning stages of Emu Swamp Dam, south-west of Stanthorpe.

The $52 million Granite Belt Irrigation Project (GBIP) will deliver a 12,000 megalitre dam at Emu Swamp and 117km of pipeline to provide water to 51 agribusiness customers and bring wide-reaching benefits to the region.

When operational the GBIP is expected to create 250 jobs during construction, and 700 new full-time agriculture and supporting jobs in the region.

Natural Resources Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said the state Government’s advanced release of $6 million has allowed the. . .

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Funds flow for Lakeland irrigation study

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The first instalment is heading to the bank to back a $10 million investigation for the Lakeland irrigation project in Far North Queensland.

State Natural Resources Minister Anthony Lynham said Regional Development Australia Far North would this week receive the first payment from a National Water Infrastructure Development Fund (NWIDF) grant to develop the business case.

A Lakeland Irrigation Area feasibility study last year found the proposed scheme has the potential to expand irrigated agriculture by around 8000ha and support about 1100 long-term jobs.

RDA Far North is scheduled to complete the business case and environmental investigations by late. . .

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Move helps pave way for Urannah Dam works

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The $2.9 billion Urannah Dam project has jumped an administrative hurdle, with agreement reached between the State and Federal Governments on construction milestones.

Federal Member for Dawson George Christensen said minor amendments to the bilateral agreement on water to speed up processes and release funds had been signed off by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack.

“The construction of Urannah Dam will transform the Bowen, Collinsville, Whitsundays region by delivering more than 1800 jobs along with water security, 20,000ha of prime agricultural land and cheaper power through its pumped hydro component. . .

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Business case launched for Lakeland Irrigation Scheme

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A formal agreement between the Federal and State governments has paved the way for work to start on a business case for the proposed Lakeland Irrigation Scheme.

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said the scheme would drive further investment and economic activity right across the Lakeland Irrigation area, boosting agriculture, the local economy and regional jobs.

“The Lakeland Irrigation Area feasibility study which was completed early last year found the proposed scheme has the potential to expand irrigated agriculture by around 8000ha,” Mr McCormack said.

“It will also support around 1100 long-term jobs and provide a major economic stimulus. . .

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Special project status for $2.9b CQ dam proposal

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The proposed $2.9 billion Urannah Dam in Central Queensland has been declared a coordinated project, with the potential to create up to 1200 jobs during construction.

The State Government said the project would now go through an impact assessment process to determine any significant environmental, social, cultural and economic impacts it may have on the region.

The proposal includes a new dam on the Broken River about 64km south-east of Collinsville with capacity of up to 1.5 million megalitres as well as a water pipeline network and an irrigated precinct for high value agriculture.

It would also. . .

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