Fitzroy Agricultural Corridor Water Inc Community Water Survey

Our second community water needs Survey

CONFIDENTIAL No personal data is collected or retained answers are collected with anonymity: The data collected from this survey will greatly assist FAC Water Inc's quest to gain agricultural and RAW domestic water access and supply for our local communities. Fac Water Inc is working closely with Advance Rockhampton division of Rockhampton Regional council. All information relating to water needs and economic advantages from this survey will be shared with Advance Rockhampton
1.Do you currently Own, Lease or Farm in the Alton Downs, Ridgelands, Dalma, South Yaamba, Garnet, Morinish Regions?(Required.)
2.Do you currently have access to adequate stock/ domestic or irrigation river water either directly or pipeline.(Required.)
3.If a raw river water Irrigation scheme supply became available what would you be interested in? Select from below(Required.)
4.If an Irrigation / river water scheme or Raw water supply became available what would you be interested in. Select from below(Required.)
5.If on Bore supply, has quantity declined, or ceased, or quality changed?(Required.)
6.In the past 5 years have you had to purchase / have water delivered for household, stock or small crops/garden purposes?(Required.)
7.If interested in irrigation water what volume would it be?(Required.)
8.What is your general locality (Select option that closest suits you)(Required.)
9.What is your soil type?(Required.)
10.Have you previously done costing on access and infrastructure for water for yourself? Please select.(Required.)
11.What is the potential for diversification on your land? Would you like help with this?(Required.)
12.What crop or other diversification (aquaculture, crop, fruit, nuts,
microgreens) would you like to consider?
(Required.)
13.What is the potential economic benefit to your enterprise OR your community? (increase in local employment, gross income increase %, Equipment required) IE Would you need new sheds, Irrigation equipment, Tractors and implements. Would you need to employ people ( Pickers, Farm hands ect). Select all that Apply(Required.)
14.Would you be open to collaboration with neighbouring farms for larger cropping options or investment opportunities?(Required.)
15.Are you prepared to contribute towards water infrastructure installation cost for Raw water access to your property? If so how would you prefer? Select best Answer(Required.)
16.Do you currently own a Water licence you are unable to access / use? If so why?(Required.)
17.What has prevented you from taking the next step in obtaining adequate water? (all answers are confidential)(Required.)
18.Would you be open to engaging help in developing business case studies or receiving information on potential diversification opportunities related to your land or business? (Currently at no cost to the landholder at time of survey.)(Required.)
19.If you wish to have a member of Fac Water Inc contact you please leave your contact details here.
Thank you for completing our survey, the information obtained could be pivotal to obtaining a water scheme within our region.

If you require any assistance or further information. Please contact FAC water Inc on our Facebook page Fitzroy Agricultural Corridor Water Inc
or via email facwaterinc@gmail.com

Please note as this survey is private and confidential we are unable to contact you. If you have ticked you require more information or assistance, please reach out to us.