32ece554-f3c8-4bda-8cdb-1ac4abc86813 urn:uuid eng UTF-8 nonGeographicDataset nonGeographicDataset 2025-10-16T22:31:26 creation ISO 19115 2016 Upper Darling River Floodplain Project Factsheet 32ece554-f3c8-4bda-8cdb-1ac4abc86813 As part of the program, the Darling-Curnamona-Delamerian project is investigating the groundwater potential of the upper Darling River floodplain, as well as the mineral and groundwater potential of parts of eastern South Australia, western New South Wales, western Victoria and western Tasmania. Communities, industries and the environment in the upper Darling River region have been impacted by recent droughts. During periods of low flow in the Darling River, groundwater has the potential to be an alternative water source for towns, agriculture and mining. The aim of the Upper Darling River Floodplain Groundwater study is to identify and better understand groundwater supplies beneath the floodplain and its surrounds. When combined with innovative water storage options, these groundwater resources could provide enhanced drought security and promote regional development. The study area covers ~31,000 km2 and includes a 450 km stretch of the Darling River floodplain from Wilcannia upstream to Bourke and Brewarrina. {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[142.3178, -33.2815], [147.3718, -33.2815], [147.3718, -29.2962], [142.3178, -29.2962], [142.3178, -33.2815]]]} 142.3178 147.3718 -33.2815 -29.2962 Broken Hill Curnamona DCD Darling-Curnamona-Delamerian EARTH SCIENCES EFTF Exploring for the Future Published_External Upper Darling River Floodplain activity notice fact sheet geophysics groundwater hydrogeology Download the factsheet (pdf) [614 KB] documentDigital Download the factsheet (pdf) [614 KB] PDF