Drought Security for Nimmitabel - Water Storage project
Nimmitabel, New South Wales
Total funding: Up to $550,000 from the Australian Government.
About the project
The village of Nimmitabel has experienced severe water shortages during droughts over the last 30 years.
The first stage of this project undertook a feasibility study into water storage options to increase water security for Nimmitabel. The project was managed by the Nimmitabel Advancement Group, and was completed in June 2010. The feasibility study identified that a dam on Pigring Creek with capacity up to 200 megalitres is feasible and would be sufficient to reduce the impact of drought and secure Nimmitabel's water supply.
Cooma Monaro Shire Council accepted the recommendations of the feasibility study and has committed to construct a dam, to be known as Lake Wallace,in line with the recommendations of the study.
The second stage of this project involves pre-construction activities such as completion of the detailed design and environmental assessments required for planning and environmental approval processes. Stage 2 of the project is being undertaken by the Cooma Monaro Shire Council.
Project benefits
- Increased water security for the Nimmitabel community
Progress to March 2011
A funding agreement has been signed with Cooma Monaro Shire Council, and work is now progressing on Stage 2 so that planning and environmental approvals can be in place to enable construction to commence in 2012.
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