The second stage of the South East Irrigation Scheme commenced operations in May 1991, supplying 1,980 megalitres of irrigation water to the Richmond, Dulcot and Cambridge areas.
Water is sourced from TasWater and pumped into the Daisy Banks Dam near Richmond. Water for the dam is also pumped from the Coal River at the Richmond weir and delivered throughout the district by approximately 30 km of pipelines.
Improving the security and volume of water supplies for the South East region has enabled landowners to invest with confidence into wine grapes, fresh vegetables, stone fruit and lucerne for the regional equine market.