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A new Tasmanian Irrigation Development Board is to be established to facilitate urgent water developments that will help drought-proof Tasmania.
The Premier said the initiative was part of the Government’s $80 million commitment to foster major water developments around the State, in line with his key priorities outlined in Agenda 2008.
“We need to invest now to drought-proof our State,” Mr Lennon said.
Mr Lennon said investment in water development projects was vital for Tasmania’s future.
“It is vital for water security, economic development and community confidence because without it, we risk the sustainability of many regional communities,” he said.
The new board to be headed by John Lord, the current Chairman of Transend and will include a mix of industry, major project management and financial expertise.
Mr Lennon said the feasibility of a number of water development projects in the Midlands and Southern Midlands, the North-East Central Highlands and North-West were being assessed to get them to the construction stage.
The projects include:
· Forth River Pipelines - $32.4 million delivering 19,000 ML;
· North-East Dams - around $77 million delivering up to 70,000 ML;
· Meadstone Dam - around $9 million delivering up to 30,000 ML;
· South Esk Basin - around $30 million delivering 30,000 ML;
· Midlands Water Scheme - $100 million delivering at least 50,000 ML; and
· Shannon-Ouse-Clyde Project - $53 million delivering 21,000 ML.
“In total, these project have the potential to increase irrigation water supplies by over 250 thousand megalitres every year – that’s more than 10 Meander Dams,” he said.
“The State Government is now working in partnership with key stakeholders to bring these projects to reality.”
Mr Lennon said that with the inclusion of Commonwealth funds, a total of $220 million was now available for water development projects in Tasmania.
“Over the coming three years, we will witness the greatest on-ground water development activity seen in Tasmania since the boom days of hydro development,” he said.
Further information:
Tasmanian Government Communications UnitPhone: (03) 6233 6573
The Premier said the initiative was part of the Government’s $80 million commitment to foster major water developments around the State, in line with his key priorities outlined in Agenda 2008.
“We need to invest now to drought-proof our State,” Mr Lennon said.
Mr Lennon said investment in water development projects was vital for Tasmania’s future.
“It is vital for water security, economic development and community confidence because without it, we risk the sustainability of many regional communities,” he said.
The new board to be headed by John Lord, the current Chairman of Transend and will include a mix of industry, major project management and financial expertise.
Mr Lennon said the feasibility of a number of water development projects in the Midlands and Southern Midlands, the North-East Central Highlands and North-West were being assessed to get them to the construction stage.
The projects include:
· Forth River Pipelines - $32.4 million delivering 19,000 ML;
· North-East Dams - around $77 million delivering up to 70,000 ML;
· Meadstone Dam - around $9 million delivering up to 30,000 ML;
· South Esk Basin - around $30 million delivering 30,000 ML;
· Midlands Water Scheme - $100 million delivering at least 50,000 ML; and
· Shannon-Ouse-Clyde Project - $53 million delivering 21,000 ML.
“In total, these project have the potential to increase irrigation water supplies by over 250 thousand megalitres every year – that’s more than 10 Meander Dams,” he said.
“The State Government is now working in partnership with key stakeholders to bring these projects to reality.”
Mr Lennon said that with the inclusion of Commonwealth funds, a total of $220 million was now available for water development projects in Tasmania.
“Over the coming three years, we will witness the greatest on-ground water development activity seen in Tasmania since the boom days of hydro development,” he said.
Further information:
Tasmanian Government Communications UnitPhone: (03) 6233 6573
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