Irrigation Review
The Irrigation Review was conducted in fulfillment of a commitment made in the State Water Strategy, released by the Premier in 2003. The review sought to establish how government, in partnership with other stakeholders, should collaborate to conserve water without having an adverse impact on the industry’s significant contribution to the State’s economy.
Click here for a full copy of the Irrigation Review Final Report (12.7MB)
Part 1 – Recommendations
Chairman’s Statement and Highlights (1 MB)
Executive Summary and Implementation (2.2 MB)
Part 2 – Irrigation Industry
Chapter 5 – Need For A Review Of Irrigation (500 KB)
Chapter 6 – Irrigated Agriculture In Western Australia (2.5 MB)
Chapter 7 – Improved Governance Of Water Resources In Western Australia (150 KB)
Chapter 8 – Laws, Policies And Practices Impacting On The Management Of Irrigation Water In WA (200 KB)
References (55 KB)
Part 3 – Appendices
Appendices 1 + 2 (450 KB)
- Appendix 1: Biographies
- Appendix 2: Summary Of Stakeholders Submissions To The Irrigation Review
Appendices 3 + 4 (7.4 MB)
- Appendix 3: Papers – Irrigation Areas And Districts, Carnarvon Irrigation Area, Gnangara Mound, Kimberley Region, Harvey/ Myalup Horticultural Precinct
- Appendix 4: Other Reports Available On Request
Government Response to the Review
While the Irrigation Review Final Report produced 59 overall recommendations, it also outlined nine key directions which the State Government has supported.
The Government Response formed the basis for the Water Reform Program and included the establishment of a Water Reform Implementation Committee to provide advice to Government on the implementation of key directions.
