The Sassafras Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme
commenced operations in November 2012, delivering 5,460 ML to irrigators in the
Sassafras, Harford, Thirlstane, Moriarty, Wesley Vale, Northdown, Pardoe and
East Devonport areas in North West Tasmania.
In 2019, a survey was conducted in which 60 irrigators expressed interest for additional water. The proposed augmentation has the capacity to deliver an additional 9,200ML of high-surety irrigation water.
Federal environmental approvals (EPBC) have been finalised and the tender process for the construction contract has now closed. It is anticipated that construction will start in late 2025.
