Huge tank secures northern suburbs' water

• 60 million litre tank built at Carabooda in Perth's northern suburbs

• Biggest steel water tank ever built by Water Corporation

• $18m tank to secure water supply of rapidly growing north coastal strip

Water Minister Bill Marmion today announced the completion of a 60 million litre tank located in the northern Perth suburb of Carabooda.

Mr Marmion said the tank was part of a $35million upgrade of the Carabooda-Neerabup Water Supply Scheme and was the biggest steel water tank yet built by the Water Corporation.

"The tank and associated pipework, built by the State Government for $18million, will secure water supply requirements out to 2025 for Perth's rapidly growing northern coastal development strip, between Kinross and the southern extent of Yanchep," he said.

"Elevation of the tank on Carabooda Hill allows water to gravity feed to the Carabooda-Neerabup Water Supply Scheme, providing a sustainable, energy-efficient water supply."

The Minister thanked Carabooda residents for their co-operation and patience during construction of the vital infrastructure.

"The Carabooda tank site can accommodate a second tank when demand drives the need for additional storage and water pressure, but this is not anticipated until after 2025," he said.

"Demand will be monitored during the next 15 years and future expansion will depend on growth in the northern development corridor."

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• Tank to cater for rapidly growing northern coastal corridor, including Clarkson, Merriwa, Ridgewood, Jindalee and Butler

• Establishment of tank on Carabooda Hill will increase water pressure to area's homes and businesses 

• Liberal-National Government has developed a $500million water security strategy to cater for extreme dry years in the next decade

Minister's office  - 6552 6800