The irrigation review was conducted in fulfillment of a commitment made in the State Water Strategy.
Download the full copy of the Irrigation Review Final Report (12.7MB)
Part 1 – Recommendations
Chairman’s Statement and Highlights (1 MB)
Executive Summary and Implementation (2.2 MB)
Part 2 – Irrigation Industry
Chapter 5 – Need For A Review Of Irrigation (500 KB)
Chapter 6 – Irrigated Agriculture In Western Australia (2.5 MB)
Chapter 7 – Improved Governance Of Water Resources In Western Australia (150 KB)
Chapter 8 – Laws, Policies And Practices Impacting On The Management Of Irrigation Water In WA (200 KB)
References (55 KB)
Part 3 – Appendices
Appendices 1 + 2 (450 KB)
- Appendix 1: Biographies
- Appendix 2: Summary Of Stakeholders Submissions To The Irrigation Review
Appendices 3 + 4 (7.4 MB)
- Appendix 3: Papers – Irrigation Areas And Districts, Carnarvon Irrigation Area, Gnangara Mound, Kimberley Region, Harvey/ Myalup Horticultural Precinct
- Appendix 4: Other Reports Available On Request
Government Response to the Review
While the Irrigation Review Final Report produced 59 overall recommendations, it also outlined nine key directions which the State Government has supported.
The Government Response formed the basis for the Water Reform Program and included the establishment of a Water Reform Implementation Committee to provide advice to Government on the implementation of key directions.