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Gulf water plan area
This information will help you understand how water is managed in the water plan area and how you can access water.
Map of the water plan area
Check whether your property is covered by the plan on the Queensland Globe water plan map (use Google Chrome for best results) or download the Gulf water plan area map (PDF, 1.2MB).
What's happening?
- 10 Sep 2018: A summary of the consultation on postponing the expiry is now available.
- 24 Aug 2018: A notice was published postponing the expiry date of the water plan to 1 November 2027.
- 28 Aug 2017: Online applications have opened for unallocated water in the Cloncurry and Gilbert Rivers.
- We are implementing a new water planning framework. Learn where to find information in the new water planning documents. The Gulf water management protocol, 2 resources operations licences and 1 distribution operations licence and associated manuals are currently in preparation.
Water management
Summary
| Type of water | Management |
|---|---|
| Surface water | Check the water plan information below for rules and requirements |
| Overland flow | Check the water plan information below for rules and requirements |
| Underground water | Check the Great Artesian Basin and Other Regional Aquifers water plan for underground water and spring water in the Great Artesian Basin and other important regional aquifers. Check the Gulf water plan (below) for all other underground water |
Water plan information
- Water plan
- Resource operations plan (PDF, 4.8MB) | Explanatory notes (PDF, 48KB)
- Access historical documents and reports and previous water plans.
- Access the Minister's performance reports for the plan.
Water supply scheme operators
The following schemes operate in the water plan area. Check the Resource operations plan (PDF, 4.8MB) for day-to-day operational, water sharing and seasonal water assignment rules.
| Name | Operator |
|---|---|
| Moondarra Dam Water Supply Scheme | Mount Isa Mines |
| Julius Dam Water Supply Scheme | Sunwater |
Accessing water
Follow the links below for more information on how to access water in the water plan area.
| Announced entitlements and limits | The water you can take through your water entitlement may be limited. Check announced entitlements and limits for unsupplemented water or contact the water supply scheme operator for supplemented water |
|---|---|
| Unallocated water releases | Applications are open for the Gulf unallocated water release (Gilbert and Cloncurry Rivers) |
| Relocatable water licences | Available. Read about the relocatable water licence market |
| Seasonal water assignment | Check the Resource operations plan (PDF, 4.8MB) for rules and read about the application process |
Contact us
Contact the Mareeba business centre for more information on water management and how you can access water in the Gulf water plan area.
Also consider ...
- Get streamflow and groundwater data from the Queensland Government Water monitoring information portal.
- Access maps and water data using Queensland Globe or the water entitlement viewer.
- Read about regional natural resources management projects.
- Find out about river improvement trusts and their work.
- View price information for permanent water allocation trades and relocatable water licences.
- Read about water planning and learn where to find information in the new water planning documents.
- Last reviewed: 01 Dec 2017
- Last updated: 13 Aug 2019
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Events
- Mentoring for Growth Day - Nundah 31/03/2020
- Drought planning and recovery - Grantham 07/04/2020
Contact
Contact your local water management office.