A model approach to water resource planning for sustainable development in northern Australia Katherine/Daly and Darwin regions

National Water Commission
This project will establish a model approach to ensuring that water allocation planning for northern Australian tropical river catchments is based on the best practicable water resource and water use information. To achieve this, the project will: review and modify water metering processes; develop comprehensive scientific models on available water resources and water allocation plans will then be developed based on information gathered from the project.
The project will provide water users, regulators, planners and the community with reliable information about water use and impacts on water resources; ensure water us used efficiently and within allocated limits; boost knowledge and understanding of how surface and groundwater fluctuations impact on high value aquatic ecosystems such as the Daly River region and establish a best practice and model approach that can be applied to other regions in northern Australia.
This project delivers on the Australian Government's commitment to improve water management as outlined in Securing Australia's Water Future at the 2004 election.