Surat Precipice and Eastern Downs Precipice general reserve

Current status

Expressions of interest for accessing unallocated water from the general reserve of the Surat Precipice and Eastern Downs Precipice of the GABORA Water Plan are open until 31 August 2025.

We are preparing to release unallocated water from the general reserve of the Surat Precipice and Eastern Downs Precipice area held under the Great Artesian Basin and other regional aquifers water plan to support local communities, growth in economic activity, and business enterprises.

Seeking expressions of interest (EOIs) is the first step in helping us understand the demand for unallocated water in the Surat Precipice and Eastern Downs Precipice sub catchments. This may not result in the immediate release of unallocated water

If you are located within the Surat Precipice and Eastern Downs Precipice (as shown on the map below) groundwater sub-areas, you are encouraged to participate and tell us about your specific water needs.

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EOI process

In considering the release of water, we need to:

  • better understand the demand for water
  • better understand how much water you want
  • talk with landholders and other stakeholders who are interested in water.

Submit your expression of interest (EOI) form outlining your specific water needs.

Whilst EOIs can be made at any time, we encourage you to submit your EOI by 31 August 2025 to help us understand your demand and inform this release process.

If you submit an EOI, we will use your contact details to keep you up to date with any meetings.

We’ll review all feedback received through the EOI submissions. This information will help us better understand if there is sufficient interest in releasing unallocated water via an application process.

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