Production considerations

Any development that requires a change in land use necessitates development approval from the local council. Local regional policies are developed to ensure that new developments are compatible with the region's plans and strategies. These regional plans indicate areas where irrigation development should or should not be encouraged, depending on the subsequent impact the development may have on the environment.

Subsequently, each local council will have specific considerations to their region that will need to be addressed in order for the Development Application (DA) to be assessed. How your proposed development will manage these conditions needs to be identified in the DA.

The following provides an overview of production and site factors that you will need to consider:

Production flowchart

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Key external links for further information

Link icon LGA - Link to council websites

Link icon PIRSA - Crop and industry information

Link icon PIRSA - Pest and disease issues

Link icon Bureau of Meteorology - Climate information for regional sites in South Australia