- Construction has commenced on the Doomadgee water treatment plant, marking a major milestone for the water security project.
- A new 2 megalitre treated water storage tank and associated pipework has been installed.
- The project has supported 11 local Indigenous jobs and invested more than $746,000 through local Indigenous businesses.
- The new critical water infrastructure will support access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water for the Doomadgee community into the future.
The Doomadgee water security project has reached a major progress milestone with construction work now underway to deliver a new water treatment plant.
Jointly funded by the Albanese Government, through the National Water Grid Fund, and the Crisafulli Government, the project will ensure the community has access to safe, clean and secure drinking water supply into the future.
The project has made significant progress since works began in late 2025, with the new 2 megalitre treated water storage tank and associated pipework now completely installed and commissioned.
To date, the project has delivered significant local economic benefits including more than $746,000 invested through local Indigenous suppliers, and the creation of 11 local Indigenous jobs.
The project also provides new opportunities for skills development, through around 280 hours of in-community job training with project partners.
Construction is on track for completion by mid-2027, weather permitting.
Federal Water Minister Murray Watt said every Queensland community, no matter how remote, deserved access to safe, reliable water.
"We've seen work progress on site and it's great to see this project now reaching construction phase on the water treatment plant. This is a major step forward for delivering long term water security for the Doomadgee community," Minister Watt said.
"The Albanese Government is pleased to be investing in this important project."
Minister for Local Government and Water Ann Leahy said the project was delivering critical water infrastructure while creating jobs and opportunities for the local Indigenous community.
"Doomadgee deserves a safe, clean and reliable water supply, and the Crisafulli Government is getting on with delivering the infrastructure needed to secure the community's water future," Minister Leahy said.
"Construction of the new water treatment plant is a major milestone, with the project already creating local Indigenous jobs, providing training and investing more than $746,000 through local Indigenous businesses."
Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council Mayor Frederick O'Keefe said this project was about ensuring our community has access to safe and reliable drinking water now and into the future.
"It's exciting to see major construction underway and our local people benefiting through employment and upskilling opportunities as the project progresses," Mayor O'Keefe said.
"Council welcomes the strong partnership with the Australian and Queensland governments, which is helping deliver critical infrastructure that will benefit Doomadgee for many years to come."
