How we can help you

The Kangaroo Island Landscape Board Water Officer here to help you with all water related enquiries.

The Water Officer can help with completing water affecting activity permit applications and processes and can also provide expert advice on water management with a focus on future drought proofing, including:

  • The best size and location for dams on your property to achieve high levels of winter catchment and reduce evaporation
  • The allowable volume available on your property
  • Dam de-silting
  • Optimising dam design including graded catchments
  • Local soil conditions and salinity risks
  • Water quality
  • Reducing impacts on downstream users and the environment
  • Erosion prevention and management
  • Protection of aquatic ecosystems
  • The need for low flow bypasses
  • Protection of habitat for threatened species

Need help?

Please contact the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board during business hours, we are here to help: