The Bowen Pipeline Company (BPC) has recently received confirmation from the Queensland Government that its formal approval process can proceed, following the lodgement of its Ministerial Planning Application in 2024. Director Sean Brown confirmed the project has strong backing from the Deputy Premier, and construction could begin early next year if water allocations are secured in the next few months.
For the Burdekin, the pipeline represents a major local economic driver. During construction, 200 jobs will be created, rising to 1,200 full-time positions once the project is operational. Local workers, businesses, and suppliers from Ayr, Home Hill, and surrounding areas will play a key role in supporting the pipeline, from materials to accommodation.
The 182-kilometre pipeline will deliver secure, high-quality water from the Burdekin River to Bowen township, Gumlu, and Guthalungra, providing a reliable supply for the region’s farms, which grow one-fifth of Australia’s vegetables. This water security will allow local growers to expand production, diversify crops, and invest in new ventures such as legumes, chia, and macadamias, while also supporting aquaculture by reducing reliance on expensive desalination.
The project also supports broader regional growth. The Bowen Pipeline will feed the Abbot Point Green Energy Export Hub, enabling ammonia, green hydrogen, bioenergy, and fertiliser production, while strengthening Burdekin’s position as a centre for agriculture and green industry. Traditional Owners hold equity in the project, marking an Australian first and reinforcing local participation in the region’s economic future.
BPC is committed to sustainability and community integration. Advanced HDPE pipe technology reduces truck movements by five million kilometres, cutting emissions and construction costs, while solar power and green hydrogen will support operations. Local councils and landowners are closely involved, ensuring the pipeline benefits the wider Burdekin community.
For Burdekin residents, growers, and workers, the Bowen Pipeline signals a new era. It promises reliable water, stronger local jobs, and a boost to the region’s economic and environmental future. With state approvals imminent, the countdown to construction is officially on.
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