Benefits for North Queensland
Almost 1200 new jobs
during construction
Increased water security
with a storage capacity of over
1.5 million megalitres
Cheaper electricity
with a 1000 megawatt hydro-power plant
Largest renewable
baseload energy project
in Northern Australia
80% of the capacity of
Burdekin Falls Dam while covering
less than 20% of the land
Capacity to provide water to
Collinsville, Bowen,
the Whitsundays and Moranbah
Deliver water security for
at least 30 active projects
and 71 new projects
Over 650 new jobs
when fully operational
Will supply water for up to
20,000 hectares
of future agricultural land
About the project
The project is being led by Bowen River Utilities in collaboration with the Bowen Collinsville Enterprise.
A preliminary business case has been completed and a detailed business case is currently underway.
The project team is committed to ongoing engagement with the local community, traditional owners and businesses.