Consultations and initiatives
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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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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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Queensland’s strengthened water metering standards
Understand new water metering rules for Queensland’s non-urban water entitlement holders.
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Urban water risk assessment project
Learn about the Urban water risk assessment project.
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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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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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Notification of works in the Granite Belt underground water sub-area
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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Burdekin Basin water plan
Get involved and help shape our review of the Burdekin Basin water plan.
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Water bill discount for eligible South East Queensland households
The government is encouraging south-east Queensland households to make the most of high water supply levels by providing a discount on their water bills.
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Pioneer Valley water plan
The process to replace the Water Plan (Pioneer Valley) 2002 has commenced.
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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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Barron water plan consultation
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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Mary Basin water plan
The process to replace the Mary Basin water plan has commenced.
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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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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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Rookwood Weir
Learn about the Rookwood Weir infrastructure development in Central Queensland - on track to be operational in late 2023.
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Building Big Rocks Weir
Big Rocks Weir will 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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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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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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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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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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Drought resilience package for the Southern Downs region
The Queensland Government is providing reliable and lasting drought contingency supply for the Southern Downs region.
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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.
Last updated: 24 Mar 2021