Catchments

South Australians get their water from a number of sources, but much of the state is dependent on the River Murray for its supply. On average, Adelaide captures about half its needs in the Mt Lofty Ranges but our reservoirs can only hold a 12 month supply.

By improving the health and efficiency of our rivers and water catchments, increasing our storage capacity and managing groundwater reserves across the state, we will help secure the state's water supplies.

The South Australian Government has successfully lobbied the Federal Government in Canberra to establish an independent authority to better manage the River Murray.

Significant investment has been secured for projects, Murray Futures, that will help River Murray communities and improve the health of the Murray.

Work will start this year on a new pipeline network to guarantee water for the Lower Lakes communities.

And an independent water audit has begun and water licences in other States will be purchased more quickly to free up more water for the Murray.