Whitsunday general reserve

Current status

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

We received a high level of responses to the expression of interest process, which have provided valuable insights into the demand for unallocated water in the Whitsunday water plan area.

We’re now assessing how new water can be made available to support industries, agriculture and communities.

Next steps

We have commenced a review of all the information received to understand the location of demand, the types of water products and determine how new water can be made available to support irrigated agriculture and other purposes in the following subcatchment areas (see below map):

  • Kelsey Creek, Lethe Brook
  • Thompson Creek
  • Andromache River
  • O’Connell River.
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This information will also be used to inform the Whitsunday 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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