Burdekin: Key findings
Despite below average rainfall across the region during the year, storage volumes increased by almost 20% from last year. Total inflows to the region increased by 50% and as a result, water availability increased during the 2015-16 reporting period. This is in contrast to the asset decrease experienced in 2014–15. Total surface water use was 10% down from the previous year, particularly for irrigation that experienced a 20% reduction in use during the 2015–16 year.

CLIMATE AND WATER
WATER USE

922,394 ML
Water sourced
9%
91%
9%
less water used than last year


irrigation scheme
58%
urban system
<1%
individual users
40%
inter-region water
1%