Corporate Body

West Pilbara Scheme (1960s - )

From
1960s
West Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia
Functions
Resources and Public Utilities
Location
West Pilbara, Western Australia

Summary

The West Pilbara Scheme was devised to supply water to the West Pilbara region of Western Australia. The scheme relied on two water sources - the Millstream aquifer and the Harding River Dam and used a combination of surface water and groundwater. The scheme was still in operation in 2006.

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Ailie Smith

Created: 21 September 2001, Last modified: 22 March 2006

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