On-Farm Water Storage
Developing on-farm water storage can lead to economic and environmental benefits.
On-farm water storage can allow farming businesses to:
- use water more efficiently
- capture drainage flows from irrigation and rainfall and store it for later use
- collect water from streams or rivers during high flow periods
- improve animal welfare and production through improved water quality and access
- store water for later use to allow for irrigation when it is needed rather than only when it is available and
- help with controlling erosion.
Decision making for on-farm water storage
This quick guide has been developed to assist you in navigating farm dam permit and water licensing applications.
The guide outlines a practical step by step process with handy tips and links to further information.
Planning new on-farm water storage?
The following case study presents a possible approach a Tasmanian farmer might take when considering constructing a new farm dam.
The case study explores the processes involved in applying for a dam permit and water licence. Please note this is an example only.
Webinar 1
Decision Making for on-farm water storage. A process to support primary producers in navigating farm dam permit and water licensing applications.
Webinar 2
Decision Making for on-farm water storage. A process to support primary producers in navigating farm dam permit and water licensing applications.
LISTMap
Planning developments on farm, including fencing, roads, dams, irrigation or sheds usually requires multiple sources of information to ensure you get it right.
LISTmap (Land Information System Tasmania) is a resource managed by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE). It is an online map application that allows people to view, create and share their own customized maps of Tasmania. It includes over 900 separate layers of information. The LIST is extremely valuable for supporting decisions about developments on farm.
The LISTmap tutorial video, delivered by Pinion Advisory, is designed to assist Tasmanian producers to use the resource and make more informed decision making on farm, showcasing some of the useful functions it can perform which are useful for farm planning. There are additional helpful resources below. This how-to video has been created from an agricultural perspective and includes information we believe would be helpful for Tasmanian farmers.