More than 100,000 megalitres of water have been made available in the north western Gulf of Carpentaria,
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Natural Resources Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said water was now available for existing users and potential new businesses along the Gilbert, Norman, Leichhardt and Nicholson Rivers.
"Making more than 100,000 megalitres available is another initiative that will support our economic strategy, Unite and Recover for Queensland jobs," Dr Lynham said.
"These extra water resources open the way for a wide range of commercial operations and potential for more local jobs."
Dr Lynham said new irrigated agriculture opportunities were already on the drawing board including cotton, sorghum and chick peas as well as the expansion of some existing farms such as the north's mango plantations.
"The water may also create tourism opportunities for caravan and holiday parks on the Queensland portion of the 3700 kilometre Savannah Way," he said.
Offers and new packages are now available for existing users as well as potential new small, medium or large business ventures along the Gilbert, Norman, Leichhardt and Nicholson Rivers.
Any water licences issued will include conditions to protect the environment and existing water users.
To apply for water or for more information about the Gulf unallocated water release visit
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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.
