The 40 year anniversary of the construction of the Fairbairn Dam and Emerald Irrigation Scheme prompted the

Central Highlands Cotton Growers & Irrigator's Association (CHCG&IA), alongside motivated growers and industry personnel, to commence

production of a book that will encapsulate the history behind the

development of a resilient and reliable cotton production valley. Captured within these pages, is a history through the words of those involved, with personal recounts from irrigator's - both past and present, industry representatives and those involved with

the construction of the dam. This project provided funding to assist with the research and compilation of the history.