Tamar Irrigation Scheme
Tranche Three — Phase One

The Tamar Irrigation Scheme is part of the Tranche Three irrigation projects under development by Tasmanian Irrigation.

The Tamar Irrigation Scheme is designed to deliver 8,500 megalitres per season of high-reliability irrigation water to the Beaconsfield, Legana, Rowella, Hillwood, Pipers Brook and Pipers River areas.

Demand from irrigators is not strong enough to justify the capital cost of a standalone agricultural scheme. Tasmanian Irrigation is working with Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania (ReCFIT) to explore options for the Tamar scheme to be developed as a combined agricultural / industrial scheme. Funding for a preliminary business case was secured in December 2024. Read more information in our media release.

The construction of the Tamar scheme will increase the reliability of water available on existing and new enterprises. This will facilitate expansion of agricultural activity and conversion to high value commodities.

Principal primary production focus is berries, vineyards, orchards, pasture, cereal crops, nurseries, flowers, vegetable crops and dairy.

130

KMs of Pipeline

0

Dams

2

Pump Stations

0

Power Stations

Milestones / Forecasts
Water sales launch Dec 2023-Feb 2024
Business case submission TBC
Construction start date TBC
Commissioning TBC
Water delivery commencement TBC
First full season TBC
Fast Facts
Initial ML capacity 8,500ML
Total EOIs received 5900ML
Expected final scheme capacity 8,500ML
Total forecast cost TBC
Estimated number of irrigators 120
Forecast season opening TBC
Forecast season closing TBC
Daily flow rate TBC
Summer water entitlement price TBC
Winter water entitlement price TBC
Water Sales

Contacts

Please contact our friendly team for more information about the Tamar Irrigation Scheme:

Matt Lowe
Project Manager
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