Priorities

To successfully meet the challenges ahead, clear action, collective stewardship and strong relationships will deliver the social, cultural and environmental values we all want to maintain.

The strategy priorities are:

• Value precious water resources through efficient use and re-use alongside effective water planning and management
• Increase First Nation peoples’ access to and ownership of water, and greater inclusion of cultural values and traditional knowledge in water decisions
• Build thriving, resilient and sustainable regions with long-term water security in the face of a changing climate and natural disasters
• Support innovation, science and continuous improvement through industry engagement and traditional knowledge in water decisions
• Invest wisely in water infrastructure
• Maintain safe and secure water supplies
• Look after the Reef, waterways, ecosystem health and groundwater, and improve water quality
• Tackle development challenges, invest in regional skills and share expertise
• Secure water for growth and key industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, resources and renewables
• Ease cost of living pressures and support water-wise communities.

Delivery focus

Specific action and initiatives on the priorities is delivered across four focus areas.

Healthy waterways, rivers, aquifers and sustainable water management

Respond swiftly to climate change, using the best available science to maximise our water resources and sustain healthy, more resilient catchments.

First Nations peoples partnerships, access and ownership

Partner with First Nations peoples and develop sustainable practices that build on traditional wisdom and provide opportunities for social and economic development.

Water for regional economic prosperity

Build state water infrastructure to boost established industries and jobs underpinned by long-term water security.

Safe and secure water supply

Ensure every community across Queensland has safe and secure water, alongside support for boosting resilience and contingency plans even in times of severe drought or floods.

More information

Details about the implementation of the strategy are also presented in the 2023 roadmap to success (PDF, 221.6KB).