Kowanyama water supply infrastructure project
The Queensland Government and Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council are delivering this project as part of our commitment to the Closing the Gap national agreement. The Kowanyama water supply infrastructure project will ensure reliable access to clean water for community growth.
Work has begun to upgrade the water supply infrastructure for Kowanyama. Upgrades include:
- review of raw water infrastructure
- improved chemical storage and dosing systems and associated pipework and pumps
- instrumentation and a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and control the treatment processes
- review of treated water storage
The project team will consult with all stakeholders throughout the project. They will work closely with the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council and the local community to consider water safety and reliability issues.
| Phase of project | Timing |
|---|---|
| Project commencement | July 2025 |
| Water treatment plant upgrades—concept design | September 2025 |
| Stakeholder consultation | Late 2025 |
| Water treatment plant upgrades – detailed design | Early 2026 |
| Construction activities | Mid 2026 |
| Water treatment plant upgrades—infrastructure commissioning | Mid 2027 |
More information
- Read more about the Closing the gap priorities fund.
- Read more about how we work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through a range of policies, projects and programs.
- How to use water wisely.
- Contact engineering@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au.