Cloncurry and Georgetown are hosting community consultation sessions on the release of unallocated water from the Gulf water catchment for agricultural use. DRNM Executive Director Mandy Downes said the Gilbert River and Cloncurry Rivers formed a vital part of the Gulf region and supports agricultural development and industry.
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The session at Cloncurry Community Precinct is Friday Augusy 4 10am-1pm and Georgetown Hall Tuesday August 8 at the same time.
“The proposed release of 92,500 megalitres of water would be made available in late August from the Cloncurry and Gilbert Rivers,” Ms Downes said.
The department will be holding consultation sessions to provide information about the type of water made available and the proposed terms of sale. Following the consultation sessions, departmental staff will also be available to help landowners progress their applications.
Derek Barry
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
