The last pipe has been installed for the 117km Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline (FGP), which is now set to deliver a secure water future for the region.
The Fitzroy River is now officially connected to Gladstone’s water network and water is set to flow through the $983 million pipeline as early as 2026.
The first pipe was delivered to Gracemere in June 2023 and 3 November 2025 marks the completion of the pipeline installation.
The Gladstone Area Water Board said that the pipeline spans 117km from the Lower Fitzroy River in Rockhampton to Yarwun in Gladstone, providing long-term water security to Gladstone’s industry and supporting the region’s economic development.
The pipeline is connected to the Aldoga Reservoirs which will hold up to 100ML of water and are a vital piece of infrastructure for the FGP. Located at the southern end of the pipeline corridor, water from the two reservoirs will gravity
feed water to Gladstone Area Water Board’s (GAWB) existing water network at Yarwun.
The project comprises of a water processing facility, reservoirs and pumping stations at locations along its alignment including Laurel Bank, Alton Downs and Aldoga.
Construction and completion of the associated infrastructure continue.
Gladstone Area Water Board CEO, Darren Barlow, said the installation of the last pipe is a history-making moment for the region.
“Over the past 17 years, a range of studies and reports have been undertaken to evaluate potential solutions to increase water supply and supplement the single-source supply risk from Awoonga Dam,” he said.
“Gladstone and central Queensland have a long history of recurring drought. Long-term water security can only be provided through the delivery of major infrastructure, like the FGP.”
“By connecting the Fitzroy River to Gladstone’s water supply network, this project will help future-proof the region, making sure we can meet the growing demands of population growth and industry expansion for decades to come.”
“There has been extensive engagement with local stakeholders and First Nations Peoples, industry briefing sessions and the mobilisation of highly skilled teams for construction of the FGP.”
“I want to thank everyone who has been involved in bringing this project to life and acknowledge the impacted residents for their patience and support throughout this project.”
For more information, visit www.gawb.qld.gov.au
