Lower South Esk Irrigation Scheme

Volume:

up to 5,200ML

Project cost:

$7m

Irrigable area:

9,000ha

Communities benefiting:

Cleveland, Epping Forrest, Nile, Powranna, Evandale, Perth, Longford

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Project Aim

To harvest winter flood flows from the South Esk River for storage off-river and later delivery downstream during the growing season.

Project Status

This project is in the pre-feasibility stage. The TIDB has secured the site of an appropriate storage close to the South Esk River.

Next Stage

Development of a Preferred Option

Further Information

For further information, contact the Tasmanian Irrigation Development Board on (03) 6398 8434

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