Groundwater
We are committed to retaining water quality and supply in the areas in which we operate.
Arrow understands the importance of groundwater for both agricultural and domestic use across Australia. We also understand that there are concerns in some communities about the affect of coal seam gas drilling on water quality and supply.The removal of groundwater from a coal seam is essential for allowing the release of gas stored in the seam. For this reason Petroleum Lease holders, including coal seam gas producers, are given authorisation under the ‘Petroleum & Gas Act 2004’ to take underground water as a necessary activity in the process of extracting CSG. Arrow reports to the independent regulator, the Queensland Water Commission, to ensure the impact of coal seam water extraction is managed and approved by government, ‘make good’ provisions are in place and that cumulative impacts are considered.
Arrow has already committed to removing produced salt from the landscape and is investigating a number of options for the water it removes from coal seams. Research is currently underway as to whether the water could be reinjected into the precipice, made available commercially or used in a recycled water management scheme for stock feed or irrigation. Arrow is currently trialing the latter at its farms in Theten, Glenelg and Moranbah and we are constructing a water treatment plant at Tipton.
Where a landholder believes their water quality has been affected by Arrow’s activities, you should contact your land agent.