Delivering reliable, secure irrigation to the Fassifern & Warrill Valleys
Background
In 2020, with support from Scenic Rim Regional Council, a Water for Warrill Irrigation Project initial feasibility report and demand assessment was conducted by consultants Jacobs Engineering Group.
The primary objective of the Water for Warrill Irrigation Project is to provide more secure and reliable water to agricultural producers in the Scenic Rim.
This will enable irrigators to consolidate existing production, and expand and grow their operations.
The project has the ability to strengthen the agricultural sector in the Warrill and Fassifern Valleys.
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Deliver high priority water
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Increase production volumes
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Supercharge Investment certainty
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Increase job opportunities
“We can’t get more land, however if we can access more water we will be able to grow our most significant industry, which will provide benefits across the region. This project is about future proofing our region, creating jobs and growing the economy.”
Project Benefits
Sustainable growth in agricultural production & employment
Long-term regional competitiveness in agricultural production & food processing
Expansion of regional food manufacturing
What’s Happened So Far
September 2024
Report submitted to DRDMW for consideration, outlining key actions
2024
DRDMW engaged consultant to meet with stakeholders and review all existing material to prepare a report outlining Water Options for Agricultural Manufacturing & Processing in the Warrill.
december 2022
October 2021
Prepare funding proposal for submission to National Water Grid Authority
September 2021
August 2021
August 2021
February 2021
Public Information Sessions, initial Feasibility Report & Demand Assessment
Project Overview
Water for Warrill will investigate the viability of a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure solutions to deliver reliable, high priority water to the Warrill and Fassifern Valleys.
The initial demand assessment revealed there is significant interest and support from irrigators in the valleys for reliable water supply.
Read the Water for Warrill Irrigation Project Feasibility Study Report
Many proposed solutions are being considered and will be assessed for their viability.
- Flood mitigation dam on the Warrill Creek
- Pipeline from Wyaralong Dam
- Flood Harvesting
- Incentivise utilisations of existing water allocations
- Improve water trading information and mechanisms
The project will improve connectivity by identifying sources that have excess water and forming a plan to transfer the water to where there is a shortfall, in the Warrill and Fassifern Valleys.
Water will be used to generate new revenue and job opportunities for a regional community.
Early investigations suggest the project could lead to direct economic benefit of up to $305-million and $150-million in new agricultural revenue each year, as well as the creation of up to 1340 new jobs in agriculture, value-added processing and supporting industries.
direct economic benefit of up to $305-million
$150-million in new agricultural revenue each year
creation of up to 1340 new jobs
The Board
The inaugural Water for Warrill Ltd Board was established in August 2021. The Board represents a cross section of agricultural industries, including horticulture, dairy and poultry.
Richard Gorman
Chair
Richard is the CEO and a shareholder of Kalfresh Pty Ltd, a vertically-integrated vegetable farming and production company located at Kalbar, with farms in the Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Southern Downs and Bowen regions.
Paul Roderick
Deputy Chair
Paul is a 5th generation dairy farmer who has run the family’s dairy business at Harrisville for the past 27 years. Paul grew up in the region and is an active member of the dairy industry and is on the Board of Dairy Australia.
Matthew Van Den Brink
Committee
Matthew is a 2nd generation poultry farmer from Milora. Matthew bought his farm from his parents in 2009 and has expanded the operation to accommodate 200,000 broiler chooks, which he supplies under contract to the Darwalla Group.
David Wiskar
Board
David is the former Executive Director of QLD DNRME and now works with Urban Utilities. He brings decades of experience & knowledge of water infrastructure planning and delivery to the board.
David Krause
Board
David is the CFO and a shareholder at Kalfresh Pty Ltd. David spent nearly 20 year working in corporate finance and agribusiness with BDO prior to moving to the Scenic Rim, where he owns a vegetable and lucerne farm. David was raised on the family dairy farm at Marburg.
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Water for Warrill takes next step with $3.4m grant
16 July 2026 The visionary Water for Warrill project is one step closer to becoming a reality, with a Queensland Government grant of $3.4 million awarded to develop a detailed business case. The Water for Warrill Irrigation Project is a win-win for South East...
Contact
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