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Council has received $1 million in funding from the Australian Government through the Drought Communities Programme Extension for the Maranoa Water Supply Security, Surat and Yuleba Township Project (including two new bores, one in Surat and the other in Yuleba).
Background
Due to ongoing drought conditions, the Balonne River level has seen a significant drop in recent years, which has highlighted the need to have a backup water supply for the town of Surat.
The current allocation from the Balonne River is 350ML (megalitres) per annum. The maximum allocation that we can secure for the new bore is 80ML per annum. Under normal circumstances, the additional bore allocation will supplement the river water allocation throughout the year.
If the river water source is interrupted, Council can apply for an additional 66ML per annum seasonal assignment. It may also be possible to transfer further allocation from the Roma supply, if required. The allocation amount should not be an issue, provided the appropriate flow to the water tower can be achieved.
In June 2020, Council undertook the first community consultation where residents were invited to provide their feedback on the proposed location of the new bore and had the option to provide an alternative location for the new bore in Surat. Council undertook further community consultation after feedback was received for alternative bore locations in August before a final location for the new bore is decided. Council resolved on 12 August 2020 to approve the new bore to be placed at the weather station opposite the water tower.
Council has received $1 million in funding from the Australian Government through the Drought Communities Programme Extension for the Maranoa Water Supply Security, Surat and Yuleba Township Project (including two new bores, one in Surat and the other in Yuleba).
Background
Due to ongoing drought conditions, the Balonne River level has seen a significant drop in recent years, which has highlighted the need to have a backup water supply for the town of Surat.
The current allocation from the Balonne River is 350ML (megalitres) per annum. The maximum allocation that we can secure for the new bore is 80ML per annum. Under normal circumstances, the additional bore allocation will supplement the river water allocation throughout the year.
If the river water source is interrupted, Council can apply for an additional 66ML per annum seasonal assignment. It may also be possible to transfer further allocation from the Roma supply, if required. The allocation amount should not be an issue, provided the appropriate flow to the water tower can be achieved.
In June 2020, Council undertook the first community consultation where residents were invited to provide their feedback on the proposed location of the new bore and had the option to provide an alternative location for the new bore in Surat. Council undertook further community consultation after feedback was received for alternative bore locations in August before a final location for the new bore is decided. Council resolved on 12 August 2020 to approve the new bore to be placed at the weather station opposite the water tower.
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Council would like to advise Surat and surrounds residents that drilling has been completed on the new Surat bore with an adequate water flow sourced.
A pump test will be undertaken in October 2020 to confirm this and to determine the size of the pump and switch board needed.
Page last updated: 18 Aug 2020, 08:48 AM
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Funding received
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Maranoa Regional Council received $1 million in funding from the Australian Government through the Drought Communities Programme Extension for the Maranoa Water Supply Security, Surat and Yuleba Township Project
June 2020 - Community Consultation
Surat Bore has finished this stage
The Surat community was asked for their feedback on the proposed location of the new bore.
Feedback considered
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Following the consultation period, Council formally considered all feedback received from the community at a Ordinary Meeting on 8 July 2020.
Further information needed before decision is made
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Council asked for further consultation with the community before a decision was made.
Tender Awarded
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Council selected Johnson Drilling Australia Pty Ltd as the recommended tenderer for Tender 20028 – Surat Bore 1, Drilling and Construction.
Location set for new Surat Bore
Surat Bore has finished this stage
After further community consultation with the Surat community, Council resolved to approve the new bore to be placed at the weather station opposite the water tower.
