The Challenge
The client had historically obtained freshwater through temporary diversion licences (TDLs) from borrow pits, and flowing surface water sources.
Due to increased scrutiny on water use and management, as well the uncertainty of a secure water source through TDLs, there was significant interest in gaining certainty and priority to water supply through term licences.
The Result
The client asked Integrated Sustainability to evaluate the feasibility of surface water options for source water in two asset areas in the Smoky River in order to support decisions about where to put water intake infrastructure.
Integrated Sustainability then prepared an application for a term licence under the Water Act for diversion from the most appropriate source for each asset area.
