Pipeline to secure Broken Hill’s water
The NSW Government has announced that it will Stay informed build a new pipeline from the Murray River to Visit www.water.nsw.gov.au secure Broken Hill and surrounding communities’ long term water supply. Subscribe to the Broken Hill & Surrounds Water Security monthly newsletter The pipeline solution was selected following an extensive assessment by water, financial, Watch the video of the project to find out more. engineering and infrastructure experts of 19 possible project options.
The construction of the pipeline is part of a $500 million investment strategy to secure Broken Hill’s water supplies – representing the largest investment into regional water security on record.
Pipeline – key facts • The pipeline is some 270 kilometres long and will bring water to Broken Hill from the Murray River, near Wentworth. • Construction of the pipeline is expected to be complete by the end of 2018. • During construction up to 240 jobs will be created, with the majority located in either Broken Hill or Wentworth. • This project helps NSW meet its targets under the Murray Darling Basin Plan – reducing our need to take further productive water to meet recovery targets and helps our northern and southern irrigation industries. • The project is part of the NSW Government’s Regional Water Strategies and a new strategic approach to future-proof our water supplies and support regional development.
NSW Department of Primary Industries | June 2016 Pipeline to secure Broken Hill’s Water
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Pipeline Pipeline route will generally follow Silver City Highway. Offtake site selection from the Murray River and route into Broken Hill will be subject to community consultation.
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au NSW Department of Primary Industries | June 2016 page 2
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