Barron general reserve

Current status

The expressions of interest process for accessing unallocated water in the general reserve of the Barron water plan has now closed.

The expression of interest process attracted a number of responses which have provided valuable insights into the demand for unallocated water in the Barron water plan area.

Next steps

This information was used by the unlocking water project in their review of the Barron Water Plan and it has been recommended to release new water by the middle of 2026 to support agriculture and other purposes in subcatchment areas E, F and G (see map below).

Barron water plan general reserve map

Map of Barron water plan general reserve

We will continue to engage with those that submitted an expression of interest, community members and other key stakeholders to help shape how water released.

You are still able to submit your interest at any time and make an application for new water when it is released.

Enquiries

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