Great Artesian Basin

Management of the Great Artesian Basin 

The Great Artesian Basin (GAB) supports populations and industries throughout Queensland, and management of this vital natural resource is crucial to Queensland's prosperity.

GAB water resource planning

Water resource planning in the Basin is dealt with in the Water Resource (Great Artesian Basin) Plan 2006 and the GAB Resource Operations Plan, which provide for allocation and management of water in the area.

Release of unallocated water

The chief executive has decided to commence a process to release unallocated water from the GAB by tender, beginning 30 May 2013.

Bore rehabilitation

Two programs, the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative and the Blueprint for the Bush plan, provide financial assistance to landholders to rehabilitate bores and replace bore drains with piped systems.

Further information

Underground water fact sheets

Related information

Water bores

Drillers' licences

Great Artesian Basin Coordinating Committee

Australian Academy of Science

Last updated 30 May 2013

Great Artesian Basin