What is unallocated water

Learn about the types and purpose of unallocated water along with the processes to release it.

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Types of unallocated water

Learn about types of unallocated water and the purposes they can be made available for.

Indigenous water reserves

Find out about accessing unallocated water reserves held in water plans for projects that provide social and economic benefits to Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders.

Temporary access to strategic water infrastructure reserves

Unallocated water reserves that have been committed to water infrastructure projects can be accessed for short-term ventures under a temporary water licence.