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Federal Govt invests $195M into Haughton Pipeline project

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More than 600 construction jobs are on the horizon as the Federal Government locks in $195 million for Townsville’s Haughton Pipeline stage two.

The project aims to duplicate 36.5 kilometre of pipeline from the Haughton Pump Station to the Ross River Dam.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, said construction of stage one was nearing completion.

“Reliable water is something the region needs and deserves, which is why we are investing in this job-creating project for Townsville,” McCormack said.

“The Federal Government’s first priority is to invest in Townsville by supporting construction of stage two of the Haughton Pipeline which will create hundreds of jobs and provide greater agricultural benefits.”

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Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure, Alan Tudge, said it was another example of the Federal Government working with the Townsville Council and the Queensland Government to deliver on the Townsville City Deal.

“The successful collaboration across the three levels of Government continues and Townsville is reaping the benefits,” Tudge said.

“It is expected that more than 600 construction jobs will flow from this project – that is a great result for Townsville.”

Federal Member for Dawson, George Christensen, said the commitment of $195 million towards the capital costs to deliver stage one and stage two concurrently, will save money.

“We have been taking the time to talk to community leaders about the findings of the business case and discuss the next steps and we recognise stage two of the pipeline has strong community support,” Christensen said.

“Supporting the Townsville Council to deliver the stage two pipeline means the agricultural channel would not be needed for urban supply and this channel capacity can be made available to irrigators. The estimated increase in value of ongoing agricultural output is $3 million per year.”

The stage two business case, funded by the Federal Government will provide the project steering committee with economic and engineering expertise to help Townsville City Council to construct the pipeline.

Infrastructure Australia will also provide independent advice on the business case of the proposed project.

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