Central Queensland regional water assessment
The Central Queensland regional water assessment (RWA) is delivered in partnership under the National Water Grid Authority and takes a detailed look at water supply options to improve water security and support regional economic growth.
Status
Public consultation on the draft Central Queensland RWA is now open and closes 5pm on 10 July 2026.
Consultation
Organisations already involved in consultation through the stakeholder advisory group include:
- AgForce Queensland Farmers Limited
- Association of Mining and Exploration Companies
- Banana Shire Council
- Capricorn Enterprise
- Central Highlands Regional Council
- Cotton Australia
- Fairbairn Irrigation Network
- Gladstone Area Water Board
- Gladstone Regional Council
- Isaac Regional Council
- Livingstone Shire Council
- Maranoa Regional Council
- Queensland Conservation Council
- Queensland Farmers Federation
- Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers
- Queensland Resources Council
- Regional Development Australia (Central and Western Queensland)
- Rockhampton Regional Council
- Sunwater
- Theodore Water
- Western Downs Regional Council
- Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council.
Assessment area
View a map of the Central Queensland RWA area (PDF, 907KB).
Get involved
View the draft Central Queensland RWA and submit your feedback online or come along to one of the following community drop-in sessions for individual discussions with project team members:
- Yeppoon
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 2–4pm
Salt Hotel, 32–34 Anzac Parade, Yeppoon - Rockhampton
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 10am–12pm
Walter Reid Cultural Arts Centre, 203 East Street, Rockhampton - Emerald
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 10am–12pm
Emerald Library, 44 Borilla Street, Emerald - Gladstone
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 10am–12pm
Gladstone Entertainment Centre, 56 Goondoon Street, Gladstone - Moura
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 10am–12pm
Moura Library, 28 Gillespie Street, Moura
Online forums are also available on:
- Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 5:30–7pm
- Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 10–11:30am.
Register your interest online or by phone on 1800 319 669. You'll receive further details on how to join the forums via email after you've registered.