Fitzroy to Gladstone pipeline project, Australia

Name of the Project
Fitzroy to Gladstone pipeline project.
Location
Queensland, Australia.
Project Owner/s
Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB).
Project Description
The project will transfer about 30 Gℓ/y of water from the Fitzroy river to the GAWB’s existing water infrastructure at Yarwun.
The project includes:
- a 115-km-long, 1-m-diameter underground pipeline from Laurel Bank to Yarwun;
- an intake and pumpstation on the Fitzroy river at Laurel Bank;
- a water treatment plant, reservoir and pumpstation at Alton Downs;
- a booster pumpstation and reservoir at Raglan; and
- a reservoir at Aldoga.
Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create more than 400 jobs at the peak of construction.
Capital Expenditure
A$983-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The pipeline is expected to be delivered in 2026.
Latest Developments
The Queensland government approved the pipeline for construction in February 2023.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
GAWB, tel +61 7 4976 3000.
Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline project team email fgpenquiries@gawb.qld.gov.au.
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