Katherine Water Use Review: Final Report

D. Jaeschke
Jesky Fencing and Contracting for Katherine Horticultural Association, The 2005 Katherine Future Directions Forum identified the achievement of water security and sustainability as the most important issue facing horticulture and horticulturalists in the Katherine area.

Formulation of a water management and allocation plan is critical for the proper development of industry in the Katherine area. Planning cannot proceed without appropriate information. Anecdotal evidence suggests some views are held that consider currently available data is insufficient for sound decision making. This review aims to assemble available hydrological data, and independently collect water usage data from horticulturalists and other users.