The Australian Water Resources Information System (AWRIS)

 

To deliver water information to users, we will develop and maintain the Australian Water Resource Information System (AWRIS) - an online information tool that is freely accessible to the public.

Currently in development, AWRIS will integrate and add value to extensive measurements of river flows, groundwater levels, reservoir storage volumes, water quality, water use, water entitlements and water trades. AWRIS will be the authoritative repository for water data and reporting in Australia.

AWRIS will enhance the value of water information for users and contribute to better decision-making.

AWRIS is being developed for a range of uses and users. AWRIS will deliver data, dashboards, information, tools and reports that will significantly improve the decision-making capabilities of its users engaged in policy development, planning, operations, public enquiry, education and research.

AWRIS information products will include:

• Regular national water resources assessments
• Annual national water account
• Real-time water reporting services
• Real-time water availability forecasts

Delivering AWRIS - When?

The Bureau will build, own and manage AWRIS. It will evolve and expand over the next 10 years to deliver more content, faster access, and more sophisticated functionality.

The first phase of AWRIS is focussed around a two-year, $10 million project funded by the National Water Commission's Raising National Water Standards programme. This will deliver the first level of AWRIS capabilities as an operational system and is expected to be completed by the end of 2009.

• View the AWRIS publication