What is unallocated water
Unallocated water is water in a catchment that can be released without affecting existing users. Learn about its types, purpose, and how it's released.
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Accessing 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.