Surat Precipice and Eastern Downs Precipice general reserve

Current status

The Expressions of interest process (EOI) for accessing unallocated water from the general reserve of the Surat Precipice and Eastern Downs Precipice of the GABORA water plan has now closed.

The expression of interest process attracted a number of responses, which provide valuable insights into the demand for unallocated water from the general reserve of the Surat Precipice and Eastern Downs Precipice groundwater sub-area held under the Great Artesian Basin and other regional aquifers water plan 2017 (GABORA water plan).

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.

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Next steps

We have commenced reviewing all feedback received through submitted EOIs forms for the Surat Precipice and Eastern Downs Precipice groundwater sub-areas to help us in understanding the demand for water in this area. By understanding the level of demand for water, the location of the demand, and types of water products that may be available, aids the department in determining the most appropriate unallocated water release process, and whether there is sufficient interest to inform a decision on a release. This may not result in the immediate release of unallocated water though the information will also be used to inform the GABORA 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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