AROWS water study on target in the Northern Territory
24 February 2021
The Australian and Northern Territory governments have announced the completion of the Adelaide River Off-Stream Water Storage (AROWS) preliminary assessment.
The preliminary assessment has identified water storage options to provide secure, reliable and cost-effective water. These options are being considered in a detailed business case which is now underway and scheduled for completion in late 2021.
The Australian Government’s commitment of $2 million to the AROWS business case will help increase water security in areas where extensive irrigation already exists, while helping unlock new agricultural areas.
Read more in the Deputy Prime Minister’s media release.