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Upper Darling River Floodplain Project Factsheet

Created 17/10/2025

Updated 17/10/2025

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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.

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Title Upper Darling River Floodplain Project Factsheet
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/en/dataset/32ece554-f3c8-4bda-8cdb-1ac4abc86813
Contact Point
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Reference Period 08/04/2019
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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This dataset was originally found on Geoscience Australia "Upper Darling River Floodplain Project Factsheet". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://ecat.ga.gov.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/csw/dataset/upper-darling-river-floodplain-project-factsheet