Name of the Project
River Murray to Broken Hill pipeline.

Location
New South Wales, Australia.

Client
WaterNSW.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 270 km pipeline and will secure the long-term water supply for Broken Hill.

Raw water will be sourced near Wentworth, on the River Murray, with the pipeline being built underground. 

The pipeline will generally follow the Silver City Highway corridor to Broken Hill.

Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create about 150 local jobs.

Value
Project value is estimated at $467-million.

Duration
Construction is expected to start in January 2018 and be completed by December 2018.

Latest Developments
WaterNSW has appointed a consortium of John Holland, MPC Group and Trility to design, build, operate and maintain the River Murray to Broken Hill pipeline, as part of the New South Wales government’s investment in regional water security.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
John Holland, MPC Group and Trility (pipeline).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
WaterNSW, email BrokenHillPipeline@waternsw.com.au.