Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific) Share this | Hansard source

The Liberal-National government is investing nearly $3.3 billion through the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund and the National Water Loan Facility. These programs accelerate the construction of economically viable water infrastructure that will deliver secure and affordable water and that will underpin the growth of regional economies and build resilience to drought. The Bradfield Scheme requires high up-front capital costs and, coupled with the ongoing running costs, would make the project unviable.