Copeton upgrade

Location: Gwydir River, 60 klm downstream
from Bingara
Dam completed: 1973
Storage capacity: 1,364,000 megalitres
Upgrade cost: in excess of $50 million
Funding: The NSW Government
Start date: 2010
Expected completion: 2012
Stage one: Upgrade dam to comply with
ANCOLD and DSC safety standards.
Construction of a fuse plug spillway.

Benefits

• Improved dam safety.
• Improved flood managment.
• Possible improvement in the relocation of park facilities.
• Stimulating local economy during construction phase.

Milestones

• Mid 2010 detailed design complete.
• Late 2010 relocation of Copeton Waters State Park recreational facilities.
• Late 2010 construction contract engaged.
• Late 2012 construction complete.

Updates

• Preliminary investigations completed.
• Option refinement and concept design is in progress.

Contact

Project Manager: Nava Jeyachandran
Contact details: (02) 9354 1006