Demand grows for for Hughenden Irrigation Project

Victoria Nugent
Updated May 11 2021 - 4:16pm, first published 4:00pm
IN DEMAND: Interest in the Hughenden Irrigation Project is strong, according to HIPCo chairman Shane McCarthy. The project would see a dam built adjacent to the Flinders River on Saego Station.
IN DEMAND: Interest in the Hughenden Irrigation Project is strong, according to HIPCo chairman Shane McCarthy. The project would see a dam built adjacent to the Flinders River on Saego Station.

The Hughenden Irrigation Project has been given a plug by Prime Minister Scott Morrison as proponents work to finalise the business case, due to be complete in about September.

Victoria Nugent

Victoria Nugent

National sheep and wool writer

National sheep and wool writer for ACM's agricultural publications. Former livestock editor for Queensland Country Life. Send your story tips to vnugent@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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