Council currently has a quantity of water allocation available for temporary transfer in the Dawson Valley during the current water year (ending 30 September 2023).

The following approximate nominal allocation amounts are available for temporary transfer: -

• 20ML               – section K      – High Priority
• 80ML              – section I       – High Priority
• 50ML               - section I        - Medium Priority
• 300ML             – section G      – High Priority
• 100ML             – section G      – Medium Priority
• 50ML               - section D       – High Priority
• 100ML             -  section C      – Medium Priority

Accordingly, Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for temporary transfer of all or part of these available amounts.

Council will consider offers that are the most advantageous to the Council, but reserve the right to not necessarily accept all or any particular offer/s.

All costs including any Sunwater charges are to be met by those seeking the temporary transfer/s.

EOI’s close on Monday 28th August 2023 at 12noon and must be submitted on the  TEMPORARY WATER TRANSFER EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM available by download here https://www.banana.qld.gov.au/online-services/download/forms, or by contacting enquiries@banana.qld.gov.au. The completed form may be emailed, hand delivered or posted to be received at the Council’s Administration Office in Biloela by the nominated closing time.

EOI’s should:-

• Be marked for the attention of the Chief Executive Officer;
• Be Titled “EOI - Temporary Water Transfer – Dawson Valley”
• Contain details of the quantity of water sought (in ML) and price offered to Council per ML for the temporary transfer amount.
• Be submitted on the approved form