If the Flinders Shire Council can scientifically prove the sustainability of an alluvial water source close to its 15 Mile irrigated agriculture project, it predicts 10,000 to 20,000ha of high value crops could be added to Hughenden's economy.

A remote business in Outback Queensland will experience a new lease of life.

New agricultural industries will open up in the Flinders Shire after the approval of the long anticipated Hughenden irrigation scheme.