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Addendum 01 to the Interim Great Artesian Basin Infrastructure Investment Program Client GuidelineME issues this addendum to the Interim Great Artesian Basin Infrastructure Investment Program Client
delines (guidelines), first published on 27 February 2018.
tion 15 of the guidelines states: “The department may at any time issue an addenda to or vary these guidelines
riting”.
Final Date for Funding Submissions
addendum changes the final date for funding submissions. Under Section 4.2 of the guideline:
bmissions for funding will be received up until 5.00 pm AEST on 29 March 2018.”
nges to
bmissions for funding will be received up until 5.00 pm AEST on 30 April 2018”.
Eligible Activities and Expenses
addendum changes the eligible activities relating to transport, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
er Section 2.3 of the guideline:
Bore rehabilitation Controlled watering system
Activitieseligible
• Flow meter/pressure monitoring device (mandatory, see section 10)
• Pre-works bore flow testing
• Geophysical log
• Drilling works by Class 3 drilling contractor
• Materials (e.g. muds, casing, headworks etc.)
• Applicant administration (e.g. solicitor, accountant, applicant management, contractor management, associated fees etc.)
• Hydrogeological assessment
• Construction materials required to build a pad for drilling contractor, e.g. gravel. Labour not included
• Telemetry infrastructure
• Flow meter/pressure monitoring device (mandatory, see section 10)
• Pre-works bore flow testing
• Engineer costs for design of controlled watering system and RPEQ certification
• Materials (e.g. tanks, troughs, pipe etc.)
• Applicant administration (e.g. solicitor, accountant, applicant management, contractor management, associated fees etc.)
• Self-installation costs for the controlled watering system e.g. pipe laying, tank and trough hook-ups
• Provision of electricity to pump infrastructure
• Telemetry infrastructure
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Bore rehabilitation Controlled watering system
Activities not eligible
• Deepening the bore asset or redrilling a replacement bore beyond the department’s recorded total depth and the associated materials
• Stand-down rates by the driller
• Transport, unloading, movement, and storage of materials
• Meals and accommodation of contractors
• Clearing of tracks and pads
• Work completed on the bore to bring it up to the minimum requirements of the bore construction standards
• Transport, unloading, movement, and storage of materials
• Meals and accommodation of contractors
• Decommissioning of the replaced bore drain
• Clearing of tracks and pads
• Materials and associated installation expenses that are in excess of what is required to replace the existing bore drain
changes to:
Bore rehabilitation Controlled watering system
Activitieseligible
• Flow meter/pressure monitoring device (mandatory, see section 10)
• Pre-works bore flow testing
• Geophysical log
• Drilling works by Class 3 drilling contractor
• Materials (e.g. muds, casing, headworks etc.)
• Applicant administration (e.g. solicitor, accountant, applicant management, contractor management, associated fees etc.)
• Hydrogeological assessment
• Construction materials required to build a pad for drilling contractor, e.g. gravel. Labour not included
• Telemetry infrastructure
• Flow meter/pressure monitoring device (mandatory, see section 10)
• Pre-works bore flow testing
• Engineer costs for design of controlled watering system and RPEQ certification
• Materials (e.g. tanks, troughs, pipe etc.), including transport to site
• Applicant administration (e.g. solicitor, accountant, applicant management, contractor management, associated fees etc.)
• Self-installation costs for the controlled watering system e.g. pipe laying, tank and trough hook-ups
• Provision of electricity to pump infrastructure
• Telemetry infrastructure
Activities not eligible
• Deepening the bore asset or redrilling a replacement bore beyond the department’s recorded total depth and the associated materials
• Stand-down rates by the driller
• Transport, unloading, movement, and storage of materials
• Meals and accommodation of contractors
• Clearing of tracks and pads
• Work completed on the bore to bring it up to the minimum requirements of the bore construction standards
• Transport, unloading, movement, and storage of materials on property
• Meals and accommodation of contractors
• Decommissioning of the replaced bore drain
• Clearing of tracks and pads
• Materials and associated installation expenses that are in excess of what is
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Bore rehabilitation Controlled watering system
required to replace the existing bore drain
3. Winter Bore Drain Length
This addendum offers an alternate method to survey bore drain length. Under Section 12.1 of the guideline:
“The winter bore drain must be surveyed and attached to the submission. The winter bore drain is measured to the
furthest point which water will travel down the delved network of bore drain in winter. A handheld GPS is normally
sufficient for this task.”
changes to:
“The winter bore drain must be surveyed and attached to the submission. The winter bore drain is measured to the
furthest point which water will travel down the delved network of bore drain in winter. A handheld GPS is normally
sufficient for this task. Alternative methods for demonstrating bore drain length requires approval by the
department in advance.”
This addenda responds to advice from stakeholders and industry about the time needed to prepare submissions,
and difficulties in gaining necessary property access due to recent wet weather across Queensland
Enquiries regarding this addendum may be addressed to “IGABIIP Project Team” at the address provided at Section
16 of the guidelines.
Interim Great Artesian Basin Infrastructure Investment Program Client Guidelines
February 2018
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Contents
1 What is the IGABIIP 3
2 Eligibility 3
2.1 Applicants 3
2.2 Projects 4
2.3 Activities and expenses 6
3 Funding 6
4 How to apply.. 7
4.1 Completing the submission form 7
4.2 Lodging the submission . 10
5 Project assessment . 10
5.1 Value for money . 10
5.2 Springs . 11
5.3 Australian Government assessment . 11
6 The process . 12
7 Choosing the right driller or RPEQ . 12
8 Project commencement . 12
8.1 Prior to commencement of works . 12
8.2 Works agreement . 13
8.3 Water agreement . 13
9 Implementation . 13
10 Commissioning . 13
11 Disbursement . 14
12 Other considerations . 16
12.1 Winter bore drain length . 16
12.2 Stock routes . 17
12.3 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 . 17
12.4 Vegetation Management Act 1999 . 17
13 Determining flow savings . 17
13.1 Pre-works flow . 17
13.2 Calculation method for flow saved . 18
14 Financial assistance . 19
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1 What is the IGABIIP The Interim Great Artesian Basin Infrastructure Investment Program (IGABIIP) supports the delivery of
strategic investments in groundwater infrastructure renewal and related activities to improve sustainable
management of Great Artesian Basin groundwater resources. The Department of Natural Resources, Mines
and Energy (department) delivers the IGABIIP, to which the Queensland and Australian governments
contribute equal funding.
The IGABIIP will recover water and maintain water pressure within the Great Artesian Basin, and deliver the
following outputs:
a) replacement of old bores legally operating in an uncontrolled state with controlled bores and
efficient controlled watering systems; and
b) restoration of critical infrastructure assets.
There has been a long history of successful water efficiency programs in the Queensland section of the Great
Artesian Basin. These programs have seen targeted financial assistance provided to eligible bore owners.
This investment is starting to address pressure decline, however more work is needed.
Water efficiency programs in the Queensland section of the Great Artesian Basin
Six water efficiency programs have been run since 1989.
More than 1000 projects have been completed.
These projects represent over:
• 700 uncontrolled bores rehabilitated
• 14,318 km of bore drains replaced with controlled watering systems • 207,205 ML/year water savings (estimate).
Projects
Examples of water efficiency measures previously approved for funding include:
• rehabilitation of legally operating uncontrolled flowing bores
• replacement of legally operating open bore drains with controlled watering systems
• rehabilitation of bores previously rehabilitated under earlier programs where there has been a critical infrastructure failure.
2 Eligibility The criteria to be eligible to apply for IGABIIP funding are as follows.
2.1 Applicants Applicants meeting all of the following criteria are eligible to apply for funding for reimbursement for eligible
works under the IGABIIP:
• owners of legally operating bores in Queensland within the Great Artesian Basin
• able to enter into a legal agreement with the Queensland Government
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• are responsible to ensure agreement, including a legally binding arrangement if necessary, between the
users of that infrastructure for protection of its continued use by all affected parties upon completion of
the works (where the proposed works will affect or have an impact on any shared water infrastructure)
• able to enter into a contract with a Class 3 driller and other suppliers of materials and works
• able to oversee and implement the project in accordance with State and national laws and standards
(including health and safety and any applicable building codes).
2.2 Projects The water efficiency projects eligible under the IGABIIP are:
Project Eligibility Criteria
Rehabilitation or replacement of old bores legally operating in an uncontrolled state (particularly where such works will maintain or improve the flow of water to high value Great Artesian Basin-dependent springs)
• the bore is uncontrolled, located in Queensland, and taps the Great Artesian Basin (Figure 1), and; o was drilled in or before 1954; or, o has steel production casing and is located in a
designated corrosive area
Replacement of bore drains with controlled watering systems (piping)
• the bore drain is legal, in use, and taps the Great Artesian Basin.
Critical infrastructure failure • rehabilitation or replacement of a bore previously rehabilitated under earlier programs, which has had a critical infrastructure failure due to the impact of highly corrosive areas or a generic failure of technology.
• poor workmanship, lack of maintenance, or bore maintenance costs are not classed as a critical infrastructure failure.
Definitions
Uncontrolled: The total flow from the bore cannot be shut off fully by a gate valve/s, without water leakage at the surface.
1954: In 1954 a report titled ‘Artesian Water Supplies in Queensland’ investigated certain aspects relating to the Great Artesian Basin (Queensland portion). The report led to improved bore construction requirements in Queensland from 1954.
Designated corrosive area: Department-designated areas in which production casing must be manufactured of inert materials. Mild steel casing cannot be used for production casing in these areas.
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Figure 1. Great Artesian Basin
Eromanga
Basin
Mulgildie
Basin
Clarence-Moreton
Basin
SuratBasin
Carpentaria
Basin
CANBERRA
BRISBANE
MELBOURNE
SYDNEY
ADELAIDE
Cairns
Mackay
Townsville
EmeraldRockhampton
Nambour
Bundaberg
Roma
Goondiwindi
Winton
Longreach
Mt Isa
Boulia
Charleville
Eromanga
Cunnamulla
Birdsville
Normanton
ChartersTowersHughenden
Bauhinia
Capital city
Legend
GAB sedimentary basins
GAB eligible basins
Major town
0 200 400 600100
Kilometres
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2.3 Activities and expenses The government will contribute to the activities that are wholly, exclusively and necessarily incurred to meet
the project objective. The following table demonstrates eligible and ineligible activities. The department will
exercise its discretion in determining whether any particular activities are reasonable, seek clarification
where needed and set limits on what may be claimed for each activity. Where the applicant wishes to claim
expenses for an activity not listed below, prior approval must be obtained from the department.
Bore rehabilitation Controlled watering system
Activitieseligible
• Flow meter/pressure monitoring device (mandatory, see section 10)
• Pre-works bore flow testing
• Geophysical log
• Drilling works by Class 3 drilling contractor
• Materials (e.g. muds, casing, headworks etc.)
• Applicant administration (e.g. solicitor, accountant, applicant management, contractor management, associated fees etc.)
• Hydrogeological assessment
• Construction materials required to build a pad for drilling contractor, e.g. gravel. Labour not included
• Telemetry infrastructure
• Flow meter/pressure monitoring device (mandatory, see section 10)
• Pre-works bore flow testing
• Engineer costs for design of controlled watering system and RPEQ certification
• Materials (e.g. tanks, troughs, pipe etc.)
• Applicant administration (e.g. solicitor, accountant, applicant management, contractor management, associated fees etc.)
• Self-installation costs for the controlled watering system e.g. pipe laying, tank and trough hook-ups
• Provision of electricity to pump infrastructure
• Telemetry infrastructure
Activities not eligible
• Deepening the bore asset or redrilling a replacement bore beyond the department’s recorded total depth and the associated materials
• Stand-down rates by the driller
• Transport, unloading, movement, and storage of materials
• Meals and accommodation of contractors
• Clearing of tracks and pads
• Work completed on the bore to bring it up to the minimum requirements of the bore construction standards
• Transport, unloading, movement, and storage of materials
• Meals and accommodation of contractors
• Decommissioning of the replaced bore drain
• Clearing of tracks and pads
• Materials and associated installation expenses that are in excess of what is required to replace the existing bore drain
3 Funding Funding is available for the rehabilitation of eligible bores and replacement of bore drains with efficient
controlled watering systems. Applicants must identify a commitment of at least 10 per cent of the estimated
total project cost. See section 5 for more information on value for money.
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4 How to apply Participation in the IGABIIP is voluntary. Applicants should obtain independent advice to make a well-
informed decision about their submission. Prior to applying, it is recommended applicants should:
• contact the department for information and guidance on project implementation
• contact the department for information and guidance on proposal development if required
• where the works proposed to be undertaken by the applicant affects or impacts on shared water
infrastructure, consult with third parties with an interest in the shared water infrastructure for the
purposes of:
o entering into a water agreement if necessary, if the application is approved,
o discussing the impact of the proposed works on the shared water infrastructure
• seek advice from rural water engineering specialists, legal, business and financial advisors.
Department contact details are provided at section 16.
4.1 Completing the submission form Only applicants who meet the eligibly criteria in section 2 should apply for funding by completing the
submission form. If you have any queries with respect to eligibility contact the department (see section 16)
prior to completing the form. Applicants must answer the questions on the submission form sufficiently to
allow a full assessment of the submission. Incomplete submissions may be accepted at the discretion of the
department.
For more information on preparing a complete and competitive submission, refer to project assessment
criteria in section 5.
4.1.1 Bore rehabilitation submission The submission must include a bore rehabilitation proposal which is certified by a Class 3 driller. The driller is
certifying that the proposed work and materials meet the requirements of the ‘Minimum standards for the
construction and reconditioning of water bores that intersect the sediments of artesian basins in
Queensland’. A copy of the standard can be found at:
www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/?a=109113:policy registry/minimum-standards-construction-bores-artesian-_
basin.pdf
The rehabilitation submission must also include detailed quotes for eligible activities (e.g. drilling contractor
services, materials) to be used. These activities and their costs must be listed in the submission form and the
supporting quotes must be attached.
4.1.2 Controlled watering system submission The submission will include a controlled watering system proposal, certified by a Registered Professional
Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
The controlled watering system submission must include detailed quotes for eligible activities (e.g. materials
- pipe, tanks, troughs) to be used. These activities and their costs must be listed in the submission form and
the supporting quotes must be attached.
The bore that is to supply the controlled watering system must meet the requirements of the ‘Minimum
standards for the construction and reconditioning of water bores that intersect the sediments of artesian
bores in Queensland’. This is to minimise the risk of the bore failing unexpectedly as a result of the
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installation of a controlled watering system. The fitness of the bore is the responsibility of the applicant, and
may be determined in the following ways:
A. The applicant specifies work that is to be completed on the bore to bring it up to the minimum
construction standard. The submission must include details of the proposed work, certified by a
Class 3 driller.
All work to bring the bore up to the construction standards is at the applicant’s full expense.
The driller certifies that the proposed work and materials meet the requirements of the ‘Minimum
standards for the construction and reconditioning of water bores that intersect the sediments of
artesian basins in Queensland’. A copy of the standard can be found at:
www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/?a=109113:policy registry/minimum-standards-construction-bores-_
artesian-basin.pdf;
Or,
B. A Class 3 driller / RPEQ certifies that the bore is in a suitable condition for the installation of a
controlled watering system.
4.1.3 Evidence required for the submission The applicant must provide a breakdown of the project budget into work activities. The budget for each
activity must be supported by a quote or other method according to Table 1.
Table 1 Evidence required with the submission
Activity Evidence Special conditions
Pre-works flow test Tax invoice/quote
Geophysical log, if required Tax invoice/quote
Drilling contractor (registered Class 3 driller)
Quote
Materials – rehabilitation works (drilling muds, casing, headworks etc.)
Quote
Materials – controlled watering system (pipe, tanks, troughs etc.)
Quote Total controlled watering system material costs are capped at $6,090/km of bore drain including GST
Applicant project administration (e.g. solicitor, accountant, applicant management, contractor management, associated fees etc.)
Formula Up to 5 per cent of the total project costs (capped at $5,500, including GST) can be included in the proposal for project administration
Hydrogeological assessment Tax invoice/quote
Construction materials for bore pad Quote
Engineering design (controlled watering system), RPEQ certification
Quote
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Activity Evidence Special conditions
Controlled watering system installation
Formula/quote Self-installation – up to $1,100/km, including GST of proposed pipeline to be installed, may be included in the proposal
Contractor – Quote
Telemetry infrastructure Quote
4.1.4 Calculating expenses The submission must include an itemised budget of eligible project activities, totalling what will become in
the event of approval, the agreed ‘total project cost’. Each activity budget must be supported by sufficient
evidence and be within the limits of funding for the particular activity (if capped).
Example:
Rehabilitation of bore only:
Activity Budget(including GST)
Pre-works flow testing $1,000
Hydrogeological assessment $1,000
Construction materials for bore pad $5,000
Geophysical log $5,000
Drilling contractor – no bore deepening $120,000
Materials – no bore deepening $100,000
Sub-total of costs $232,000
Applicant administration – capped at 5 per cent /Max $5,500
$5,500
TOTAL costs (including GST) $237,500
Proposed government funding (up to 90 per cent) $213,750
Example:
Installation of controlled watering system to replace 10km of bore drain:
Activity Budget
(including GST)
a) Materials – controlled watering system $68,252
b) Controlled watering system materials – capped at $6,090 x 10km of bore drain
$60,900
Lesser of a) and b) $60,900
Pre-works flow testing (if required) $1,000
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Activity Budget
(including GST)
Engineer – design and certification of controlled watering system
$6,000
Installation – capped at $1,100 x 10km of bore drain when installed by the applicant not a contractor
$11,000
Power connection (dedicated) $20,000
Telemetry infrastructure $5,000
Sub-total of costs excluding materials $103,900
Applicant administration – capped at 5 per cent / Max $5,500
$5,195
TOTAL costs (including GST) $109,095
Proposed government funding (up to 90 per cent) $98,185.50
4.2 Lodging the submission Submissions for funding will be received up until 5.00 pm AEST on 29 March 2018.
Completed submission forms and attachments must be submitted by mail, email, fax or in person (see
section 16 for contact details). The department will acknowledge receipt of submissions within five business
days, and promptly assess completed and eligible submissions.
Only one submission is to be lodged by an applicant with respect to a bore. Where the works proposed to be
undertaken by the applicant affects shared water infrastructure, the applicant must obtain the consent of
the third parties with an interest in the shared water infrastructure.
If the submission is approved and a works agreement is executed, the project must be completed by 29
March 2019.
5 Project assessment Submissions will be assessed for eligibility and compliance, then ranked in order of ‘value for money’. The
degree of protection afforded by a project to high value natural springs within the Great Artesian Basin will
also be considered.
5.1 Value for money ‘Value for money’ is calculated as the amount of government funding requested for a project, divided by the
water estimated to be saved per annum. Project submissions are ranked in order of their comparative value
for money, and projects representing better value for money are more likely to be subsidised.
Only submissions with a ‘value for money’ better than a $4,205/ML benchmark will be recommended to the
Queensland and Australian governments to be subsidised. Where competition exceeds the amount of
funding available, a lower benchmark will be adopted.
The applicant may increase their private financial contribution to the total project cost, and accordingly
reduce the requested government funding, to improve the value for money of their proposal.
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5.2 Springs The degree of protection to high value natural springs is considered by assessing the proximity of a proposed
project to a Great Artesian Basin spring as a secondary criterion. Projects which are less than or equal to 50
kilometres from a designated spring (Figure 2) or can be proven through hydrogeological assessment to
benefit a designated spring group will be considered as providing a degree of protection to those high value
natural springs.
Figure 2 Great Artesian Basin Springs
5.3 Australian Government assessment The Australian Government looks at all recommended projects in accordance with the Project Agreement for
the IGABIIP. This document can be found on the internet at:
http://federalfinancialrelations.gov.au/content/npa/environment/project-agreement/IGABIIP.pdf
BRISBANE
Cairns
Mackay
Townsville
EmeraldRockhampton
Nambour
Bundaberg
Roma
Goondiwindi
Winton
Longreach
Mt Isa
Boulia
Charleville
Eromanga
Cunnamulla
Birdsville
Normanton
ChartersTowersHughenden
Bauhinia
Springs
Legend
GAB sedimentary basins
Towns
0 200 400 600100
Kilometres
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6 The process
7 Choosing the right driller or RPEQ When considering which contractor to engage, the department recommends that the applicant do the
following:
• Verify the driller’s licence is current, driller has not been disqualified to hold a licence and has not
had adverse special conditions imposed on their licence.
• Consider their professional reputation and experience and seek references from previous clients.
• Contact a number of Class 3 drillers to compare quotes.
• Ensure their contract with the driller or RPEQ includes appropriate warranties and other terms and
that the driller or RPEQ holds the appropriate insurances.
• Negotiate payment terms prior to contractor engagement, e.g., agree to withhold payment from the
contractor until work is completed to the required standards.
• Consider the contractor’s ability to meet delivery deadlines.
For more information on selecting a driller, contact Bruce Keogh (Principal Technical Officer, Drilling) of the
department on 07 4017 0175.
8 Project commencement
8.1 Prior to commencement of works Within 28 days of execution of the works agreement with the department, the applicant must:
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• provide, certificates of currency for WorkCover and public liability (at least $10M) (and in particular
before any works are undertaken)
• provide a copy of the development approval for all bore rehabilitation and replacement
At any time prior to the commencement of works the applicant must provide a copy of the contract with
their Class 3 driller.
The above documents must be provided to the department within the required timeframes. If the
documents are not provided the department may terminate the works agreement and will not be required
to provide funding for the project. Refer to the works agreement for the actual requirements.
8.2 Works agreement If the submission is approved, a works agreement will be provided to the applicant for signing. The applicant
must sign and return the works agreement to the department. A template of the works agreement can be
found at www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/mining-energy-water/water/rural-assistance/igabiip.
Work must not commence until notification is provided that the project is approved and the works
agreement is fully executed, see section 9.
The applicant is strongly advised to read the works agreement before making a submission for funding and
seek independent advice.
8.3 Water agreement Where funding is intended to be applied towards works that affect infrastructure owned or used by multiple
parties (including the applicant) and/or located on land other than the applicant’s land, the department will
need to be satisfied the applicant has ensured all parties are satisfied with arrangements for continued use
of that infrastructure, as upgraded or enhanced as a result of these works, after the works are undertaken.
The department may request written confirmation of the above, however the department is not a party to
water agreements, nor is it responsible for their administration or enforcement. The department is not
required to gives its consent or approval to such private arrangements.
It is recommended that parties obtain their own legal advice with respect to the issue of access to and use of
shared infrastructure. Where the parties do not have a current water agreement they should consider
instructing a lawyer to draft a suitable water agreement to meet their respective needs.
9 Implementation The applicant is responsible for managing their project including purchasing materials, scheduling material
deliveries, coordinating contractors, and installing the controlled watering system. The department is not
involved in or responsible for the project management of the applicant’s project.
Any changes to the proposed works by the applicant following approval, including design amendments, or
changes to the Class 3 driller or RPEQ, requires written approval from the department.
If approval is not obtained, the department cannot disburse the government funding for that project.
10 Commissioning Upon completion of rehabilitation works the Class 3 driller is required to certify in the Disbursement Form
that the:
• works have been inspected, and
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• works meet the ‘Minimum standards for the construction and reconditioning of water bores that
intersect the sediments of artesian basins in Queensland’.
Upon completion of controlled watering system works, the RPEQ is required to certify in the Disbursement
Form that the:
• controlled watering system has been inspected,
• controlled watering system has been designed and is constructed in accordance with the
department’s Installation Guidelines, otherwise an alternative industry standard is to be specified,
• materials used have a 50 year design life, excluding tanks and troughing, and
• tanks and troughs used have a 20 year design life.
Note, the controlled water system and rehabilitation works compliance certificate in the Disbursement Form
(see section 11), must be certified by the respective RPEQ or Class 3 driller identified in the executed works
agreement. Payment can only be made to the applicant if the approved RPEQ or Class 3 driller certifies their
respective statements.
It is a requirement for all projects to install either a water meter or pressure-monitoring device. The
applicant must certify in the Disbursement Form, that the installed water meter is pattern approved (by the
manufacture or supplier) in accordance with requirements of the National Measurement Institute, and
installed and operated in accordance with ATS 4747 of the Standards Australia.
The department reserves the right to inspect works at any reasonable time and may undertake compliance
monitoring activities. These activities will include site inspections and observation of drilling works by
departmental officers. The applicant must provide property access to the department for these activities
(see section 8). The department will provide the applicant with reasonable notice.
While the provision of a geophysical log at the completion of works is not a requirement for the government
funding to be disbursed, it is highly recommended that one be undertaken. The geophysical log and
associated report will confirm to the applicant that contractual obligations have been met, including
compliance with the ‘Minimum standards for the construction and reconditioning of water bores that
intersect the sediments of artesian basins in Queensland’.
11 Disbursement Disbursement of the government funding under the works agreement will only take place if:
• all work identified in the works agreement has been completed to the satisfaction of the
department;
• all work has been completed by the approved date; and
• the Disbursement Form and other documents are submitted, complete and certified (see section
10).
Disbursement of the government funding will be made in one payment on completion of the project and
only to the applicant. The department will not distribute funding between multiple landowners, even where
the works affect shared infrastructure. The interested parties must make their own arrangements with
respect to the application of funds by the applicant towards works affecting any shared infrastructure.
Prior to the government contributing to any expenses associated with a project, the applicant must provide
the following information to the department.
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Activity Works Evidence
Rehabilitation works
Controlled watering system works
Geophysical log ☑ copy of tax invoice issued by the contractor to the applicant for the geophysical logging
Pre-work bore flow testing
☑ ☑ copy of tax invoice by the bore flow testing contractor to the applicant, for the pre-work flow testing of the bore
Drilling works ☑ copy of tax invoice issued by the Class 3 drilling contractor to the applicant for the rehabilitation work completed on the bore. The tax invoice must:
• itemise all works performed to easily distinguish if works were undertaken to extend (deepen) the bore asset. Works associated with extending (deepening) the bore asset are not included in the works agreement and the department will not contribute to these works. These works must be itemised separately
• not include stand-down rates by the driller. The department will not contribute to any stand down rates and will only contribute to actual works undertaken
copy of all cementing report/s
copy of a bore completion report
photographs of the decommissioned and new bore
Engineering design & RPEQ certification
☑ copy of tax invoice issued by the RPEQ to the applicant for controlled watering system design, and RPEQ certification
Materials ☑ ☑ copy of tax invoices for the materials (e.g. casing, muds, headworks) used by the drilling contractor:
• tax invoices itemise all materials to easily distinguished if materials extend the bore asset or not (e.g. unit metres of casing). The department will not contribute to materials which extend (deepen) the bore asset; or
• copy of tax invoices for the materials (e.g. pipe, tanks, troughs) used in the controlled watering system
Installation of controlled water system
☑ where the bore did not meet the minimum construction standards, provision of a copy of all cementing reports, a bore completion report, and photographs demonstrating the work completed to bring the bore up to the department’s minimum construction standards
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Activity Works Evidence
certification by RPEQ that the controlled watering system has been constructed in accordance with
the original submission to the department
photographs of the decommissioned bore drain. The bore drain must be shut down permanently at completion of works
for self-installation – installation expenses will be capped at $1,100/km including GST of bore drain
replaced; or
for contractor installation – copy tax invoice issued by the contractor to the applicant
Power connection ☑ ☑ copy of tax invoices from energy supplier and licenced electrician to applicant, including a map with proposed location of power infrastructure
copy of approval from the energy supplier
Water meter or pressure monitoring device
☑
☑
copy of tax invoice issued by the supplier to applicant, including a photograph of either device fitted to the bore head
Administration costs by the applicant
☑ ☑ the maximum project administration expense claimable is the lesser of 5 per cent of the total project cost and $5,500 including GST
Hydrogeological assessment
☑ copy of tax invoice issued by consultant to applicant
Telemetry infrastructure
☑ ☑ copy of tax invoice issued by the supplier to applicant
The final payment may be adjusted pro-rata according to the actual amount of works completed or expenses
incurred. The total amount of funds paid for any project will not exceed the approved government funding
identified in the works agreement.
12 Other considerations
12.1 Winter bore drain length The winter bore drain must be surveyed and attached to the submission. The winter bore drain is measured
to the furthest point which water will travel down the delved network of bore drain in winter. A handheld
GPS is normally sufficient for this task.
Only one bore and associated bore drain can be referenced in a submission. In instances where multiple
bores discharge into a bore drain, the applicant must ensure that the drain length is counted only once in all
submissions. To demonstrate this, the applicant must describe the total length of the bore drain and
apportion this length between submissions. Each submission must show the bore drain apportionment, see
Figure 3.
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Figure 3 Winter bore drain distributed between submissions
12.2 Stock routes The department will provide notice of any stock route water requirement at the time of the department
certification. The Stock Routes section’s contact details will be provided to the applicant to begin discussions
on stock route water facility requirements for integration in to the controlled watering system design.
Where a water point/s is required on the stock route, details of the government funding disbursement
arrangement for the stock route must be specified in the submission.
12.3 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 When planning and installing works, applicants must fulfil their obligations regarding cultural heritage under
Queensland legislation. More information can be found at:
www.datsip.qld.gov.au/people-communities/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-cultural-heritage.
12.4 Vegetation Management Act 1999 When planning and installing works, applicants must fulfil their obligations regarding vegetation
management under Queensland legislation. More information can be found at:
www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/vegetation/management/
13 Determining flow savings
13.1 Pre-works flow For a submission to be approved, a pre-work flow to the satisfaction of the department must be provided.
The pre-work flow from a flowing bore is determined by either:
Submission 1Bore RNyyyy
Submission 2Bore RNxxxx
RNyyyy12.5 kilometres
RNxxxx7.1 kilometres
TOTAL SURVEYED BORE DRAIN LENGTH19.6 kilometres
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1. The department using the current flow rate as listed in the department’s groundwater database.
A current flow rate is one recorded since 30 June 1999. If no current flow rate is available, then
paragraph 2 below applies.
2. A third party measuring the flow rate, in accordance with the department’s requirements (e.g. a
third party may be a pump-testing contractor). The applicant is responsible for contracting the
third party. A copy of the flow test data must be provided with the submission.
Refer to Pre-work Flow Testing fact sheet for the department’s requirements for flow measurement.
The pre-work flow for a non-flowing bore is determined by:
3. The department using the pump that is currently delivering water from the bore. To expedite
this process the applicant will need to provide a copy of the pump curve to the department, with
a photo of the data plate located on the pump. The department will consult with an
independent pump specialist to verify the average flow from this pump.
13.2 Calculation method for flow saved For submissions for rehabilitation only of an uncontrolled bore, use the following formula to determine the
estimated flow to be saved:
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�
For submissions for rehabilitation by plugging only of an uncontrolled bore use the following formula to
determine the estimated flow to be saved:
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For submissions for the rehabilitation only of an uncontrolled bore, which is already piped use the following
formula to determine the estimated flow to be saved:
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For submissions for the replacement of a bore drain with a controlled watering system, use the following
formula to determine the estimated flow to be saved:
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The flow saved formulas have been derived from projects completed under previous bore capping and
piping programs.
Example:
Rehabilitation of bore:
The bore has a pre-works flow of 9 litres per second = 283.8 megalitres per annum.
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�= ��.����������� ��� �����
Controlled watering system from bore:
The bore has a pre-works flow of 2.0 litres per second = 63.1 megalitres per annum.
���� ����� = (��.� × �.���) = ��.����������� ��� �����
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14 Financial assistance The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is able to provide sustainability loans for
projects under IGABIIP. Further information can be found at:
www.qrida.qld.gov.au/ data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1195/PIPES-Sustainability-Guidelines-V7-01072017.pdf__
15 Variation to guidelines The department may at any time issue an addenda to or vary these guidelines in writing.
16 Contact information All applicant enquiries about the IGABIIP, including certification prior to the preparation of a submission can
be made by:
Telephone: (07) 4529 1355; or
Fax: (07) 4529 1555
Email: [email protected]
DNRME – IGABIIP Submissions
PO Box 318
TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350
All submissions for government funding under IGABIIP are to be submitted as above.
Submissions for funding will be received up until 5.00 pm AEST on 29 March 2018.
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