- Funds allocated to deliver duplication to the raw water main in Carpentaria Shire.
- Project will ensure a reliable water source is available for both Normanton and Karumba, even during times of flooding.
- Jointly funded by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments as part of the $450 million Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Program.
Residents of Carpentaria Shire Council will soon have a water source they can rely on during any weather conditions, with the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments allocating funds to duplicate critical water infrastructure in the remote Gulf region.
The funding is part of a record Betterment resilience investment, delivered under the $450 million Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Program, to strengthen the disaster resilience of regional Queensland.
The QRRRP is funded through efficiencies realised under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments have made Betterment a key priority, to ensure Queensland builds back stronger, more resilient infrastructure, after natural disasters.
The Carpentaria project builds on recent QRRRP announcements in South West Queensland and Winton, bringing the combined value of these projects to $33.8 million.
These duplication works will increase reliability and quality of water to the domestic supply while upgrading infrastructure to support future growth.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said this project would improve community resilience during floods and other natural disasters.
"The Albanese Government recognises the importance of having reliable access to resources when disasters strike, and ensuring the residents of Normanton and Karumba have a water source they can rely on," Minister McBain said.
"We are committed to working closely with the Queensland Government to enable significant investment into reconstruction and resilience to the Gulf region.
"Reducing disaster risk, improving preparedness, and helping Australian communities adapt to more frequent extreme weather forms a part of our core priorities. This project is an example of how we are supporting communities to achieve these priorities."
Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said the raw water main duplication would be a transformational project for Normanton and Karumba.
"Year-round access to clean, safe and reliable drinking water is a game changer for residents and tourists who flock to the shire in winter," Minister Leahy said.
"This is one of several critical water projects being delivered through the QRRRP, strengthening our regional water security and helping drive reliability of clean water in remote areas."
