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$90m allocated for SA water infrastructure

The Premier of South Australia announced last Friday that a stimulus package of nearly $90 million would be dedicated to delivering a range of water services to the state.

The projects will range from delivering additional water to Barossa Valley wine producers, to supplying high-tech glass houses in Virginia.

The projects will be jointly funded by the Marshall Liberal Government, the Commonwealth, and partners under the National Water Grid Fund.

Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development David Basham said the projects will provide a significant boost to South Australia’s agricultural industry.

Premier Marshall said these 10 projects across the state will grow jobs by delivering new and affordable water, enhancing water security and stimulating regional development.

“These projects will both support existing primary industries and allow for new and expanded agriculture to be undertaken in some of South Australia’s most important agricultural areas,” he said.

The delivery of the projects, including the installation of new infrastructure, is estimated to support around 800 jobs.

For a full list of the projects, including the new Nairne recycled water pipeline ($1.29 million) and the Barossa grape water source diversification ($9 million) projects, visit the South Australian Government website.

 

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