Barossa Water Security Strategy

A 30 year water security strategy has been developed to support the economic wellbeing of the region. Recent water scarcity has highlighted the need for long-term planning around water security, especially in the context of a warming and drying climate. The Barossa Water Security Strategy will help the current need and gradual future growth, helping industries and communities adapt to a changing climate.

The strategy was developed in 2021 in collaboration with Barossa Valley and Eden Valley communities. The process was led by the Department for Environment and Water in partnership with PIRSA, SA Water, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Northern and Yorke Landscape Board, Barossa Australia, Barossa Infrastructure Limited (BIL), The Barossa Council, Light Regional Council, Regional Development Australia (RDA) Barossa, Gawler, Light and Adelaide Plains.

It sets out a shared vision and details actions to achieve a water-secure future. Strategic actions have been stress-tested against climate projections to ensure the most robust actions are included the strategy.

Learn more from the Department Environment and Water at Barossa Water Security Strategy.