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Addendum 01 to the Interim Great Artesian Basin Infrastructure Investment Program Client Guideline
ME 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.”

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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



• Engineer costs for design of controlled watering system and RPEQ certification

• Materials (e.g. tanks, troughs, pipe etc.)


• Self-installation costs for the controlled watering system e.g. pipe laying, tank and trough hook-ups

• Provision of electricity to pump infrastructure


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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



• Decommissioning of the replaced bore drain


• Materials and associated installation expenses that are in excess of what is required to replace the existing bore drain

changes to:


Activitieseligible



• Geophysical log










• Materials (e.g. tanks, troughs, pipe etc.), including transport to site












• Transport, unloading, movement, and storage of materials on property




• Materials and associated installation expenses that are in excess of what is

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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

15 Variation to guidelines.. . 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.


Activitieseligible



• Geophysical log










• Materials (e.g. tanks, troughs, pipe etc.)
















• 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:

�� =��−��

�

For submissions for rehabilitation by plugging only of an uncontrolled bore use the following formula to

determine the estimated flow to be saved:

�� = ��−��

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:

�� = (��−�� × �.��) − ��

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:

�� = (��−�� × �.��) − ��

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.

�� =��.�

�= ��.��

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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Energy.

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