The water from Wivenhoe Dam is lifted more than 200 metres to Cressbrook Dam and then has to be lifted another 425 metres to be treated and ready for use as in homes and businesses over 600 metres above its source. The pipeline will ensure that the local water infrastructure keeps pace with the needs of the community.
The surface water storages of Cooby, Perseverance and Cressbrook Dams and water from bores in and around Toowoomba have been able to adequately supply a population of up to125,000 and associated businesses and industry. The pressure of the population growth of Toowoomba and surrounding areas within the region combined with a prolonged drought led to the Toowoomba bulk water supply dropping to just below 8% capacity in early 2010.
Pipeline facts
Length: 38 kilometres from Wivenhoe Dam to Cressbrook Dam
Capacity to deliver water: 14200 megalitres per year with an ultimate capacity of 18000 megalitres per year.
Pump stations: two pump stations at Wivenhoe Dam and an advanced electronic system to ensure remote operation.
Cost: $187 million.
Built by: LinkWater Projects and fully operational by January 2010.
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