Carnarvon Ministerial Advisory Committee
Government response to Carnarvon Ministerial Advisory Committee final report
Carnarvon’s irrigation district is an important supplier of horticultural produce to Western Australia’s domestic market, especially in winter months, when approximately 60 per cent of Perth’s vegetables are supplied from the district.
The Carnarvon Ministerial Advisory Committee was established in October 2013 to provide advice to Government to alleviate water shortages caused by the extended periods of no river flow and reduced grower access to water in high demand periods in the Lower Gascoyne. The Committee also oversaw strategic planning to underpin a strong and sustainable future for the irrigation precinct, including the resolution of governance, infrastructure, water supply and water pricing issues, to progress the Carnarvon agricultural sector over the next five years.
The committee delivered a strategic assessment on the future of the Gascoyne irrigation water supply system, developed over 20 months with input from Gascoyne Water, grower representatives, the Water Corporation, Department of Water, Department of Agriculture and Food, Gascoyne Development Commission.
The committee’s final report, associated technical reports and the government response to the committee’s recommendations can be accessed by the links below.
