Find out about new Great Artesian Basin water resource plan
Published Friday, 02 October, 2015 at 12:38 PM
Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines
The Honourable Dr Anthony Lynham
Water users throughout Queensland’s Great Artesian Basin can have their say at upcoming public forums to discuss the development of a new water resource plan for the basin.
Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham said the Department of Natural Resources and Mines would host a series of public meetings throughout the basin, starting in Alpha on 7 October.
“These public meetings provide local water users and other basin stakeholders the opportunity to get involved and have their say on key issues fundamental to delivering a new water plan,” Dr Lynham said.
“The current Great Artesian Basin Water Resource Plan 2006 is due to expire on 1 September 2016 so we need to develop a new science-based 10-year plan.
“The new plan will provide a clear vision to sustainably manage one of Queensland’s most important natural resources and support economic growth and jobs in rural and regional Queensland.
“There is increasing demand for water in the basin so it’s important that we take a strategic approach to prevent negative impacts that could compromise other water users and the natural environment.”
“A statement of proposals was released on 7 September detailing key issues relevant to the development of the new plan.
“I encourage anyone with an interest in the Great Artesian Basin to review the statement of proposals, attend the public forum in your local area and lodge a submission,” he said.
For more information:
- visit dnrm.qld.gov.au and use the link in the I’m looking for panel
- email WRPGreatArtesianBasin@dnrm.qld.gov.au
- visit dnrm.qld.gov.au/our-department/contact-us for details to contact your local DNRM regional office.
Submissions on the statement of proposals will close at 5pm on 20 November 2015.
Public meetings to discuss a new Great Artesian Basin Water Resource Plan:
Town |
Date |
Location |
Start Time |
Alpha |
7 Oct |
Alpha Town Hall Cnr Tennyson and Dryden Streets, Alpha |
11am |
Longreach |
8 Oct |
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Conference Room Landsborough Highway, Longreach |
10am |
Mundubbera |
13 Oct |
Mundubbera Bowls Club 1 Seligmann Avenue Mundubbera |
7pm |
Gatton |
15 Oct |
DNRM Gatton Office Conference Room Warrego Highway Gatton |
10am |
Goondiwindi |
19 Oct |
Goondiwindi Golden Age Centre 68 Elizabeth Drive, Goondiwindi |
1pm |
Dalby |
20 Oct |
Myall Youth and Community Centre - Large Conference Room Cnr Drayton and Nicholson Streets, Dalby |
9am |
Roma |
21 Oct |
Roma Community Arts Centre - Hibernian Hall 38-44 Hawthorne Street, Roma |
1pm |
Charleville |
22 Oct |
Charleville RSL Function Room 37 Watson Street, Charleville |
11am |
Cunnamulla |
22 Oct |
Cunnamulla Hall Supper Room 49 Stockyard Street, Cunnamulla |
6pm |
St George |
23 Oct |
St George RSL 106 Alfred Street, St George |
1pm |
Windorah |
27 Oct |
Windorah Information Centre 7 Maryborough Street, Windorah |
9am |
Birdsville |
28 Oct |
Birdsville Town Hall |
9am |
Bedourie |
29 Oct |
Bedourie Hall |
9am |
Boulia |
29 Oct |
Boulia Sports Centre - Burke Street, Boulia |
4.30pm |
Winton |
30 Oct |
Winton Town Hall Supper Room 75 Vindex Street, Winton |
2.30pm |
Normanton |
4 Nov |
Normanton Shire Hall |
9am |
Julia Creek |
5 Nov |
Julia Creek Civic Centre |
9am |
Hughenden |
5 Nov |
Diggers Entertainment Centre 21 Brodie Street, Hughenden |
3pm |
[ENDS] 2 October 2015
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