Critical Water Allocations

The South Australian Government is underwriting Critical Water Allocations (CWA) to ensure the survival of citrus, vines, and other permanent plantings along the River Murray corridor during 2008-09.

 

The CWA Scheme is in addition to State Drought Response and Exceptional Circumstances measures; the $610 million Murray Futures program; and the Commonwealth Government's new irrigator exit package.

 

Irrigators who want to remain in the industry and can demonstrate the loner-term viability of their business can apply for a CWA to secure the water needed for survival of permanent plantings.

 

The scheme is open to viable irrigators of permanent plantings in the River Murray corridor who hold a water licence endorsed with a water (taking) allocation giving authorisation to take water from the River Murray Prescribed Watercourse in South Australia for use in the River Murray corridor (Non-permanent plantings such as vegetables and pastures are excluded.) A CWA is solely for the survival of permanent plantings in advance of future allocation increases under the Notice of Restriction, recognising that current allocations may not be enough in 2008-09.

 

Please refer to the Guidelines, terms and conditions for applications for a CWA. Complete the critical water allocation application form and return to Riverland Response Centre by the closing date 16 January 2009.

 

For further information about the Critical Water Allocation Scheme for the survival of permanent plantings along the River Murray please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.

 

For more information or a hard copy of the guidelines, terms and conditions and application form contact PIRSA on 1800 857 327.