Darwin Faces Water Restrictions After Pump Failure at River Dam; Manton Dam Set to Resume Supply
Darwin's main water supply failed due to flooding, prompting water restrictions for its 140,000 residents. The city is awaiting the return of Manton Dam, expected to provide an additional 7,300 megalitres of water later this year. Meanwhile, health risks from groundwater have raised concerns, and the Power and Water Corporation is exploring engineering solutions to prevent future failures.
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Darwin implemented water restrictions after a pump failure at Darwin River Dam caused by flooding. The city's population of about 140,000 was advised to reduce water usage and boil tap water due to contamination risks.
The Power and Water Corporation (PWC) managed to repair one pump, alleviating immediate concerns. Plans are underway to bring Manton Dam back online later this year, which will add 7,300 megalitres of water annually.
However, this is significantly less than the 40,000 megalitres extracted from Darwin River Dam, with water demand projected to double by 2050. The Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage project is also planned but may not be completed until the 2030s.
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