Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance
Water for the Future is the Australian Government's integrated strategy to secure long term water supply for all Australians. Under the Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure element of Water for the Future the Government will provide more than $5.8 billion for investment in improving the efficiency and productivity of irrigation water use and management.
Irrigation water providers who operate irrigation distribution systems within the Murray-Darling Basin are invited to apply for funding to assist them to develop modernisation plans.
Round 2
The Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance, Round 2 provides an opportunity for irrigation water providers in the Murray-Darling Basin to apply for Australian Government funding of up to $500 000. The funding will enable irrigation water providers to obtain independent professional expertise and facilitate workshops to assist in the identification and consideration of options for increasing the efficiency of their irrigation distribution system. It will also help irrigation water providers plan for the uncertainties and risks regarding future water availability.
Applications
To apply for funding, please read the guidelines and complete the application form.
- Guidelines (PDF - 156 KB)
- Application form (PDF - 150 KB)
- Application form (Word - 283 KB)
- Sample standard funding agreement (PDF - 147 KB)
Applications close at 4.00 pm on Friday 8 August 2008, AEST.
Post or courier your application to:
Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance - Round 2
John Gorton Building
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
King Edward Terrace
GPO Box 787
Parkes ACT 2601
Round 1
Round 1 of Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance funding closed on 19 November 2007.
On 11 February 2008, the Australian Government announced 14 successful projects under Round 1, providing funding of $4 626 000 to irrigation water providers to obtain independent professional expertise and facilitate workshops to assist with modernisation planning. Round 1 successful applicants
More information
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts on 1800 218 478 or via email on waterplanenquiries@environment.gov.au.
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