Rural water support
The rural water planning section manages many programs to assist with water supplies for stock and emergency requirements.
Community Water Supply Program
The Community Water Supply Program (CWSP) provides grants of up to $100,000 for community water supply improvements in dryland agricultural areas receiving fewer than 600 mm average annual rainfall.
Emergency farmland water response planning and water deficiency arrangements
Emergency farmland water response plans outline a six step process for farmers to follow in the event that water is needed from off-farm sources. The plans also highlight the process for the approval of a declaration under the government's Water Deficiency Declaration guidelines.
Farm Water Supply Planning Scheme
If you are commercial broadacre farmer experiencing water shortages you can apply for rebates to fund an audit and site inspection of your farm water supply and improvements under the Farm Water Supply Planning Scheme.
Management of strategic community water supplies
A network of strategic community water supplies has been developed across Western Australia's dryland agricultural areas to provide an important source of emergency stock water during dry seasons.