Barlil Weir

Barlil Weir will store 3,000ML of water to improve the reliability of existing water allocations in the Barker Barambah Water Supply Scheme (WSS).

Sunwater is delivering the Barlil Weir project in partnership with the Queensland Government.

We've provided initial funding to Sunwater to start the assessment phase with the final cost to be confirmed through the project assessment report.

Barlil Weir was looked at in earlier design and feasibility studies. It was also considered an option within the Bundaberg and Burnett regional water assessment – read the summary report (PDF, 10.1MB).

Weir benefits

The weir aims to:

  • make existing water supplies in the Barker Barambah WSS more reliable
  • help farmers in the Burnett region by giving them access to more secure water for crops
  • support local businesses through more reliable water supplies
  • create local jobs during construction.

Location

Barlil Weir will be built on Barambah Creek north-west of Murgon in the South Burnett region. It will sit within the South Burnett Regional Council local government area.

Status

The project is now in the assessment phase.

Sunwater is preparing a report on designs, environmental impacts, costs, timelines, and approvals, and will recommend the best way to deliver the project.

Subject to government investment decision, Sunwater will design, build, own and run the weir.

Timeline

  • Project started early 2025
  • Commence construction in 2026
  • Complete and commission in 2028.

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