Marbellup Brook Catchment Area Abolished: Water Management Changes?
Effective immediately, the Marbellup Brook Catchment Area no longer exists, according to a recent government order.
What happened
The WA Government has published the "Country Areas Water Supply (Marbellup Brook Catchment Area) Abolition Order 2026" in the WA Government Gazette. This order, made under the authority of the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947, formally abolishes the Marbellup Brook Catchment Area. The gazette entry was classified as a 'Resources/Order' and was published recently.
What this means for you
If you are a farmer or resident within the former Marbellup Brook Catchment Area, this change could affect how water resources are managed in your region. The practical implications will depend on how the abolition order is implemented by the Water Corporation and other relevant agencies. It is crucial to monitor any changes to water allocation policies, environmental regulations, and infrastructure projects in the area. If you rely on the Marbellup Brook for irrigation or other water needs, you should contact the Water Corporation to understand how this change will affect your access and usage rights.
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What this means for WA
The abolition of the Marbellup Brook Catchment Area signals a potential shift in the Cook Labor Government’s approach to water resource management in regional Western Australia. This decision could be a one-off adjustment or indicate a broader trend towards restructuring water management areas. Scrutiny will likely increase on the Hon Tjorn Sibma, President of the Legislative Council, and other key figures involved in environmental policy, to understand the rationale behind this move and its long-term implications for water security and environmental protection across the state. This action raises questions about the future of similar catchment areas and the overall governance of water resources in WA.
The numbers
The "Country Areas Water Supply (Marbellup Brook Catchment Area) Abolition Order 2026" directly references Section 9 of the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947, highlighting the legal foundation for this decision. The gazette entry is classified as a 'Resources/Order', indicating its direct impact on resource management. The fact that this order was published in the WA Government Gazette means it is now officially part of the public record and legally binding. This is one of several resource-related orders published in the Gazette, alongside numerous notices regarding deceased estates, which underscores the breadth of information managed by the WA government and tracked by GovScanner.
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