By Oliver Lees
The federal government has turned on the financial tap for farmland in Keilor, with funding announced for a new agricultural rejuvenation project.
Last week’s federal budget included $110,000 for a business case for the Sunbury-Bulla-Keilor Agricultural Rejuvenation Project, as part of the National Water Grid Fund.
According to the National Water Grid Authority, the project will include the construction of a pipeline, pumping infrastructure and distribution pipelines to enable recycled water use in the region.
The project is part of the federal government’s National Water Grid Scheme, which will include region-specific water storage infrastructure across the country.
Recycled water refers to water that is reused from sewage treatment or industrial systems.
Victorian Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie said the investment will help secure the National Water Grid Authority’s plan for a sustainable future.
“This funding commitment is great news for local communities, agricultural water users and the construction industry here in regional Victoria,” she said.
“These… infrastructure projects are important for long-term and sustainable water access, and will directly benefit … the Sunbury-Bulla-Keilor regions.”
Star Weekly approached the National Water Grid Authority for specific comment on the infrastructure and its proposed usage in Sunbury but did not receive a response before deadline.
