Have your say

Consultation on the draft Pioneer Valley water plan (PDF, 1.3MB) is now open.

All feedback must be submitted to us by 19 December 2025.

Your feedback should include anything you’d like us to consider before we finalise the Pioneer Valley water plan, such as your views on the draft provisions, any potential impacts (positive or negative), and suggestions for improvements or alternative approaches. Provide as much detail as possible.

Include your contact details if you are happy for us to contact you to discuss your feedback.

Infrastructure

The scope of this review is limited to the management and allocation of water.

Any issues or comments relating to the assessment or approval of infrastructure proposals should be referred to the Office of the Coordinator-General.

Use the submission option that suits you

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Complete the online form – right click to open in a new window
  • You can add attachments
  • Submit when you're done

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Complete the PDF form (PDF, 287KB)
  • Email or post to us when you're done

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Phone us on 1800 822 100 (toll free) and tell us what you think

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Email us at NorthWPS@dlgwv.qld.gov.au with your completed form or feedback

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Post your written feedback to us
Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers
Attention: Manager, Water Planning North Region
PO Box 63
MACKAY QLD  4740

Timeline

From when we start to when the new plan is formally adopted takes several years.

There are 5 steps in our water plan review process.

Current status

The status of this review is step 3. We have released the draft water plan for second round of public consultation.

What’s next

Step 4: We’ll review feedback received in step 3 and finalise the replacement water plan anticipated in 2025-27.

Step 5: The new water plan will be in place after appropriate approvals which is anticipated in 2027.