Water resource planning
The Department monitors the implementation of water resource plans. The water resource planning process is designed to plan for the allocation and sustainable management of water to meet Queensland's future water requirements.
Water resource plans strive to achieve a sustainable balance between meeting human needs and those of the environment.
Resource operations plans implement the outcomes and strategies specified in the water resource plan. They detail the practical business of sharing and managing the water resources from day-to-day in a way that meets the water resource plan's objectives.
The water resource planning project is governed by the Water Act 2000.
Read more about the water resource planning process.
Find out how water planning is progressing in each catchment.
Unallocated water
Unallocated water is water that it is technically possible to make available for future use without compromising the environment or the supply to existing water users.
Read the policy principles that guide the release of unallocated water.
More information
- Read the catchment annual reports
- Understanding water resource planning brochure (PDF, 239K)*
- Resource operations plan fact sheet
If you have problems downloading any of these documents, or would like a copy sent by mail, please contact:
Water Allocation and Planning
Level 6, 41 George Street
GPO Box 2454
Brisbane Qld 4000
Email: WRP web coordinator
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Last updated: 21 September 2009