Great Artesian Basin The Great Artesian Basin (GAB) supports
populations and industries throughout Queensland, and management
of this vital natural resource is crucial to Queensland's
prosperity. GAB water resource planning Water resource planning
in the Basin is dealt with in the Water Resource (Great Artesian
Basin) Plan 2006 and the GAB Resource Operations Plan, which
provide for allocation and management of water in the area. Two
programs, the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative and
the Blueprint for the Bush plan, provide financial assistance to
landholders to rehabilitate bores and replace bore drains with
piped systems. Last reviewed 14 June 2012 Last updated 16
September 2009