Consultations and initiatives
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Central Queensland water planning
We think there’s a better way to manage water in Central Queensland and we would like to hear what you think of our ideas.
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Burdekin Basin water plan
Get involved and help shape our review of the Burdekin Basin water plan.
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Burnett Basin water plan review
We are reviewing and replacing the Burnett Basin water plan to make sure it continues to support the region.
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Changes to water legislation
Information on recent changes to water legislation to deliver strengthened water measurement and deliver efficiencies for water users.
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First Nations water strategy
The department is working with First Nations communities to co-design its First Nations water strategy.
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Fitzroy to Gladstone pipeline project
The Fitzroy to Gladstone pipeline will provide long-term water security and economic opportunity for the Central Queensland region.
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Fitzroy Basin water plan
We’re developing a replacement plan to address current and emerging issues within the water plan area.
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Georgina and Diamantina water plan review
We are reviewing and replacing the Georgina and Diamantina water plan to make sure it continues to support the region.
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Gold Coast water plan
We’re reviewing and replacing the Gold Coast water plan using the best available science and community engagement to address any current and emerging issues.
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Great Artesian Basin rehabilitation programs
Read about measures to prevent uncontrolled water flows and to replace bore drains with pipes in the Queensland Great Artesian Basin.
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Gulf water plan review
We are reviewing and replacing the Gulf water plan to make sure it continues to support the region.
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Irrigation pricing discounts
Irrigation prices set by the Queensland Government for water supplied by Seqwater and Sunwater will now have discounts applied.
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Logan Basin water plan
We’re reviewing and replacing the Logan Basin water plan using the best available science and community engagement to address any current and emerging issues.
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Mary Basin water plan consultation
The process to replace the Mary Basin water plan has been completed.
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Moreton water plan
Get involved in the review and replacement of the Moreton water plan.
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North Stradbroke water reserves
The State government is consulting the community about a proposal to establish two First Nations water reserves on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah).
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Notification of works in the GBUWS
Stanthorpe landholders can notify us of works that capture or interfere with underground water so that we better manage water resources in the Granite Belt.
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Pioneer Valley water plan
The process to replace the Water Plan (Pioneer Valley) 2002 has commenced.
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Queensland water strategy
The Queensland water strategy outlines the vision and actions that will guide us over the next five years.
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Water metering program
Understand new water metering rules for Queensland’s non-urban water entitlement holders.
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Regional Water Assessment Program
Through the Regional water assessment program, the Queensland Government is investing a total of $9 million over the next 4 years.
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The role of water in pumped hydro energy schemes
The role of the department in pumped hydro energy storage.
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Rookwood Weir (Managibei Gamu)
Learn about the Rookwood Weir (Managibei Gamu) infrastructure development in Central Queensland.
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Rural Water Futures
Information on the Rural Water Futures program and how it will drive more transparent and sustainable rural water management across the state.
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South East Queensland Bulk Water Concealed Leak Remission Scheme
Information about a remission scheme to provide relief to customers facing large water bills as a result of a concealed leak on their property.
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Strategic water infrastructure plan
This will provide a coordinated view of the forward pipeline of bulk water projects.
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Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline
The Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline will provide water security for Warwick, and the Toowoomba satellite towns of Cambooya, Greenmount, Nobby and Clifton.
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Tamborine Mountain and Springbrook groundwater
A moratorium on new groundwater bores on Tamborine Mountain and Springbrook is in place while research and community engagement are undertaken.
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Urban water risk assessment project
Learn about the Urban water risk assessment project.
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Barron water plan
We’ve released a new Barron water plan and supporting management documents after more than two years of community consultation and scientific assessment.
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Big Rocks Weir
Big Rocks Weir would supply a potential 10,000 megalitres of additional water to expand agriculture, industry and urban water security for North Queensland.
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Bradfield Regional Assessment and Development panel
Expert independent panel report details findings from its investigation of projects to divert flows from the Wet Tropics to the Great Dividing Range.
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Paradise Dam
The Queensland Government and Sunwater are working with Paradise Dam stakeholders to ensure safe and secure water supplies for the Burnett region.
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Bulk water security strategy
The future strategy for bulk water security in Queensland, including infrastructure and investment.
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Rising groundwater in the Lower Burdekin
How we are addressing rising groundwater in the Lower Burdekin.
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Drought resilience for the Southern Downs region
The Queensland Government is providing reliable and lasting drought contingency supply for the Southern Downs region.