Rookwood Weir Landholder Support and Grants Program

Advance Rockhampton are the facilitators of the Sunwater Rookwood Weir Landholder Support and Grants Program

A $1.2 million Sunwater program is being facilitated by Advance Rockhampton to help Central Queensland farmers understand potential agricultural opportunities associated with irrigation ahead of the Rookwood Weir Tender Two process (2022).

A variety of support tools and a grants program is being provided to assist landholder to further understand and assess options available to them.

Support tools include: Rookwood Weir Financial analysis tool, Rookwood Weir Crop Suitability tool, Land suitability maps and the Lower Fitzroy Soils map.

Grants Program. The Rookwood Weir Grants Program will provide a package consisting of expert consultancy support to help landholders develop an Agricultural Report, a Business Plan and there will also be a designated rebate for landholders to seek independent financial advice. The Rookwood Weir Grants Program closed at 5pm on Wednesday 15 December 2021 and applications have been assessed by Advance Rockhampton with all landholders notified of the outcome.

To find out more about Rookwood Weir visit: www.sunwater.com.au/landholder-support

For enquiries relating to the Rookwood Weir Landholder Support and Grants program, please contact:

Wade Clark

Industry Engagement Manager

E: wade.clark@rrc.qld.gov.au | P: 4936 8577  | M: 0458 579 457