Maranoa MP David Littleproud said the Coalition Federal Government was absolutely committed to seeing the Emu Swamp Dam completed with last night’s Budget including an additional $126.5 million for water security in the Granite Belt.
“In the 2022-23 Budget, we’ve committed an additional $126.5 million – through the National Water Grid Fund – for the construction of the Emu Swamp Dam and Pipeline, taking the total Federal Coalition Government commitment to $168.5 million,” Mr Littleproud said.
“This project will give Granite Belt producers the water security they need, with local farmers having chipped in more than $23.4 million.
“The Emu Swamp Dam will create hundreds of full-time jobs, inject tens of millions of dollars into the local economy and give a secure water source to our producers, who help feed our great nation and export around the world.”
Known as the Granite Belt Irrigation Project, it includes a 12,000 megalitre dam at Emu Swamp south-west of Stanthorpe, and 126 kilometres of pipeline.
