The provision of water makes it possible for new cotton industry hubs to be considered, seeking ready export access through northern ports.
Coal mining companies may also express an interest, in so doing enhancing the economic base of the project and the country.
Should it be determined in the future, a multi-staged channel scheme diverting flow from Charleville on the Warrego River to the headwaters of 5 or 6 rivers located in the outer regions of the Murray Darling Basin, has been proposed by others. This phase also comes with options to divert “top-up” water to coastal city reservoirs.