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Sites Authority’s October 8, 2026 baseline and contractor outreach describe construction starting in 2027. December 31 is a year-precision anchor, not an exact groundbreaking day; replaces the superseded 2024 target. This pin represents construction start, not the later reservoir opening.[1]Sites Reservoir remains proposed, with construction expected to begin in 2027. The October 2026 baseline forecasts approximately US$9.9 billion in year-of-expenditure project funding through 2035, including governance contingency; the older 2024 start target is superseded.
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