Address & Contact
Cloncurry QLD
Phone: (07) 4742 4100
Email: council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au
Web: http://www.cloncurry.qld.gov.au/chinaman-creek-dam
The
Cloncurry Weir is an essential piece of
infrastructure to further drought-proof the town and provide a safe and reliable
water supply for residents.
A sustainable
water supply is an essential Council service. Recent years of below-average rainfall highlighted the need for Council to construct additional
infrastructure to secure long-term water storage.
The Weir completed in February 2014 has proven to be a valuable asset to Council and is a long-term water storage solution.
The Weir also supports economic development through the provision of adequate water for industry.
Fast Facts
• Completed in February 2014
• Secures an additional 700 mega litres of water in the
Cloncurry River
• Ability to harvest 35 mega litres per day into
Chinaman Creek Dam which equates to eight days of town usage per day of harvesting
• The water held by the Weir replenishes river aquifers and shallow fractures
rock aquifers
• $150,000 of works were funded by the Queensland State Government Local Government Grants Subsidy Program.