- Pipeline replacement contracts awarded to Western Australian-based businesses
- More than 230 jobs to be supported under the contracts
- $170 million injected into WA economy, including $12.4 million in local community
- Part of Cook Labor Government commitment to deliver economic growth, jobs, and essential infrastructure
The Cook Labor Government is one step closer to delivering the $543 million upgrade of the Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme (GAWSS), with contracts awarded to replace 44.5 kilometres of ageing sections of the Goldfields Pipeline.
WA-based Georgiou Group and SRG Global McConnell Dowell Joint Venture have secured contracts for the pipeline replacement works, which form part of Stage 1 of the program and will use pipe sections Made in WA.
Delivered by Water Corporation, Stage 1 includes pipeline renewal, valve upgrades, and duplication of the Binduli Reservoir.
The upgrades will unlock up to 7.2 million litres of additional daily capacity across the scheme - a 10 per cent increase - helping meet growing demand from industry and communities while improving reliability.
More than $170 million will be spent with WA contractors and subcontractors, including at least $7 million with Aboriginal businesses. Wheatbelt and Goldfields communities will also benefit from $12.4 million in local expenditure.
Pipe sections are being manufactured by Steel Mains in Kwinana using Pilbara iron ore and lined with Cockburn Cement concrete, with the project supporting more than 230 jobs.
Construction of the duplicated Binduli Reservoir in Kalgoorlie-Boulder is expected to begin later this year, providing a further boost to local employment and economic activity.
Stretching from Mundaring to Kalgoorlie, the Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme supplies more than 100,000 homes, farms, mines, and businesses across the Goldfields and Wheatbelt.
This investment is part of the Cook Labor Government's commitment to delivering the infrastructure Western Australia needs while supporting economic growth, creating local jobs, and strengthening long-term water security for regional communities.
As stated by Water Minister Don Punch:
"The awarding of these contracts marks another important step in delivering the Cook Labor Government's $543 million investment in the Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme, helping secure Western Australia's water future.
"This investment will increase the scheme's capacity and reliability to support future growth across the Goldfields and Wheatbelt, while delivering jobs and opportunities for local businesses.
"More than $170 million from these contracts will be spent with WA contractors and subcontractors, including at least $7 million with Aboriginal businesses, ensuring the benefits of this major infrastructure investment stay in Western Australia and contribute to a stronger, more diversified economy."
As stated by Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent:
"The Goldfields Pipeline is vital to our region, supporting local communities, industry, and economic development.
"These upgrades will help ensure the scheme can continue meeting the needs of a growing region, while creating opportunities for local businesses and workers along the way.
"It's fantastic to see this Cook Labor Government investment continuing to progress and delivering benefits both now and for the future of the Goldfields."
