Lower Fitzroy River Infrastructure Project
Building Queensland completed the detailed business case for the Lower Fitzroy River Infrastructure Project in partnership with the joint proponents, SunWater and the Gladstone Area Water Board, in late 2017.
The detailed business case investigated the construction of a new weir at Rookwood capable of supplying 76,000 ML per annum of high priority water for customers. Other infrastructure components associated with the project include upgrades to and construction of roads and bridges and associated infrastructure.
The project presents an opportunity to supplement urban water supplies and also enhance agricultural and industrial development in the Fitzroy Basin and Gladstone region; once commitment of potential users is confirmed.
The detailed business case has been made publicly available at the request of the Queensland Government.
Commercial-in-confidence information has been removed to protect confidential information of project stakeholders, and the Queensland Government’s commercial position during future project stages.
View the Lower Fitzroy River Infrastructure Project Detailed Business Case.
A summary of the cost benefit analysis, as detailed in Chapter 13 – Economic analysis, is available here.
All Completed Business Cases
Bruce Highway – Deception Bay Road Interchange Stage 1 (Package 3)
Building Queensland led the development of the Bruce Highway Deception Bay Road Interchange Detailed Business Case in partnership with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. The business case investigated the following enhancements to reduce congestion and improve safety: replacement of the existing two-lane Deception Bay Road bridge over the Bruce Highway with two 4 […]
M1 Pacific Motorway – Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill
Building Queensland developed a detailed business case for focusing on improvements to 8 kilometres of the M1 Pacific Motorway between Eight Mile Plains and Daisy Hill. Working in partnership with the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Building Queensland investigated widening of the motorway from six to eight lanes to align with the motorway standards […]
Rockhampton Ring Road Project
Building Queensland led the development of a detailed business case for the Rockhampton Ring Road Project, working in partnership with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. The business case investigated the construction of a new Bruce Highway link to the west of Rockhampton, with a new Fitzroy River crossing and key linkages into the […]