Recommendation
Guide investment in water infrastructure projects that enable climate resilient and self-sustainable agriculture and food industries in peri-urban and regional areas by developing a prioritisation framework. The framework should:
- be consistent with regional water planning (see Recommendation 48c)
- prioritise investment in locations that are strategically aligned with agriculture and food industry opportunities (see the Regional development chapter)
- consider social, economic, environmental and cultural impacts and opportunities.
WA Government response
The WA Government responded to Foundation for a stronger tomorrow in February 2023. Recommendation 52 is fully supported. For further information please refer to the response document.
Current Implementation Progress
For current implementation status, please refer to the implementation progress report.