Business Case For The Ord River Expansion To Northern Territory.

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This preliminary business case, prepared by Marsden Jacob Associates for the Northern Territory Government in January 2024, evaluates the economic viability of expanding the Ord River irrigation scheme into the Northern Territory. The document type is a consultant-prepared business case assessment focused on socio-economic impacts, strategic fit, timing, benefits, and value-for-money analysis. While the excerpt provided does not contain substantive environmental data, specific EPBC Act regulatory context, or evidence of disagreement between scientific and ministerial advice, the document's inclusion in DCCEEW records suggests it relates to water resource management and irrigation development with potential environmental implications for the Ord River system in northern Australia. The full document would likely address environmental considerations relevant to water extraction and agricultural expansion in this region.