Have your say on the Burnett Basin water plan

Our first round of public consultation is now open.

Everyone interested in water management in the Burnett Basin is welcome to provide a written submission by 28 June 2024.

Your submission can include anything you would like us to consider as part of the water plan review.

	Use the submission option that suits you.
	Complete the online form. (Right click to open in a new window) You can add attachments. Submit when you're done.
	Complete the pdf form (PDF, 258.9KB) and Email it to us or post to us when you're done.
	Email us WaterPlanning.Burnett@rdmw.qld.gov.au your completed form or your written submission.
	Post a written submission to us. Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water Water Planning and Science South Region Attention: Senior Water Officer PO Box 1167 Bundaberg QLD 4670
	Call us on 1800 135 531 (toll free) during business hours for more information on how to make a submission or to arrange a meeting.

Timeline

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

The status of this review is step one: commencement. We ask everyone for their ideas and suggestions through public consultation.

We will be working with community groups and stakeholders and will provide opportunities for you to meet us and talk about the water plan review.

Step two: We review feedback and use technical assessments to develop the draft new water plan 2024-25

Step three: We release the draft for second round of public consultation 2026

Step four: We review and finalise 2026-27

Step five: New water plan in place 2027

Last updated: 18 Apr 2024