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The Lower Fitzroy River Infrastructure Project is investigating new water storage infrastructure, specifically weirs, on the Fitzroy River. This potential development was identified in the Central Queensland Regional Water Supply Strategy to help meet future demand for water from urban populations, industry and agriculture in Rockhampton, Gladstone and the Capricorn Coast.

Project partners Gladstone Area Water Board and SunWater, in cooperation with Rockhampton Regional Council, are investigating the options for water infrastructure on the Fitzroy River, with technical assistance from consultants GHD Pty Ltd.

The feasibility of the options for new water infrastructure at these sites will focus on whether these options will provide an increase in water reliability and security for existing regional water users and enable further regional development.

The investigations will contribute to the development of a Business Case and enable the project partners and the State Government (through the Department of Infrastructure and Planning) to make a sound decision on which site or sites, if any, will deliver the best possible outcome for all stakeholders.

The decision on whether to proceed to construction with any new water infrastructure projects on the Fitzroy River will depend on the outcomes of the Business Case, approval by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning, and agreement by Gladstone Area Water Board and SunWater.