Mitchell general reserve – express interest in unallocated water

Current status

The expressions of interest process for accessing unallocated water in the general reserve of the Mitchell 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 Mitchell water plan area.

We’re now assessing how best new water could be made available to support industries, agriculture and communities in the region.

Next steps

We have commenced a review of all information submitted through expressions of interest to understand the location of the demand, types of water products that may be available and whether there is sufficient interest to inform a decision on an unallocated water release. This information will also be used to inform the Mitchell water plan review and the unlocking water project.

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

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

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