The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (the department) has prepared the La Grange groundwater allocation statement (the statement) to update what we know about the Broome sandstone aquifer and update local licensing policies. It adds to and replaces parts of the La Grange groundwater allocation plan (the La Grange plan; DoW 2010).
Groundwater use in the La Grange plan area has increased to support sustainable agricultural development and other economic opportunities. The department has implemented a comprehensive licence assessment and water management approach to ensure sustainable water use, and the plan’s principles and objectives continue to be achieved (as detailed in Chapter 4 of the La Grange plan). This statement responds to the department’s ongoing discussions with water users, Traditional Owners and other stakeholders and reflects our improved understanding of the aquifer in the La Grange plan area and the economic, cultural and ecological values it supports. This statement does not review nor change the allocation limits.
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