Condamine Fractured Rock general reserve

Current status

We are reviewing all expressions of interest (EOI) received. The department is using this information in conjunction with the water plan requirements to determine the best way for the unallocated water (UAW) to be released within the catchment.

Next steps

The EOI process demonstrated there was demand for UAW from the Fractured Rock Aquifer within the Condamine and Balonne water plan area.

We will continue to engage with those who submitted expressions of interest, community members and other key stakeholders to keep them informed when and how unallocated water is made available.

You can still submit your interest at any time and make an application for new water should it be released.

  • A call for EOIs in the General Reserve UAW from the Condamine Fractured Rock aquifer ran for 8 weeks from 2 July 2025.

    The general unallocated water reserve consists of 660ML of groundwater.

    The EOI process showed that there is interest in the available unallocated water reserve.

    Here’s what we learned:

    • We received 4 submissions with cumulative unallocated water demand ranging from 380ML to 420ML.
    • This demand for groundwater can readily be met within the current reserve volume and there will be additional water available should there be further interest.
    • Primary demand for use of the unallocated water included
      • horticulture 75%
      • commercial 25%.
    • Demand for the groundwater came from across the whole fractured rock area.

  • To ensure transparency and awareness of the EOI process, the department undertook a range of consultation, including:

    • direct engagement with the Stanthorpe Community Reference Panel which included representatives from agriculture, community and the environment
    • email notifications to all water entitlement holders and previous EOI participants
    • information on this webpage.

    General enquiries were addressed via phone and email to provide clarity and support for interested participants.

Enquiries

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