The evaluation found that the current plan is still effective to support the region’s horticultural industry and natural environments. However, under a drying climate, the water available for the environment and water users is expected to reduce. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for water users to explore options to increase water resilience.
The department will now begin developing a new Warren-Donnelly surface water allocation plan to address the challenges of climate change.
The new water allocation plan will be informed by contemporary science, including recent streamflow monitoring and the Bureau of Meteorology’s latest climate change projections.
The new water allocation plan will also be developed in consultation with key stakeholder groups, including Traditional Owners, the horticultural industry, licensees, environmental groups, recreational groups, the local community and other government agencies.
Find out more about the Warren-Donnelly surface water allocation plan.
