Elements and Performance Criteria
- Compile property background information
- Compile information on infrastructure and topography
- Significant topographical and infrastructure features are described.
- Opportunities and strengths of the property are identified.
- Limitations and weaknesses of the property are identified.
- Local planning issues that may affect the irrigation development are identified.
- Map overlay to illustrate topography and infrastructure is developed.
- Compile information on natural resources
- Soil survey information is described.
- Strategies to minimise and reduce soil erosion, and physical and chemical soil deterioration are identified.
- Water sources availability and qualities are described.
- Ground water depth and salinity issues are identified.
- Climatic characteristics are described.
- Map overlay to illustrate natural resource features is developed.
- Compile information on enterprise cropping and planting
- Suitability of soils and water quality for enterprise crops/plans is described.
- Special irrigation requirements of crops/plants are identified.
- Monthly and annual water budgets for each crop/plant program are developed.
- Current yields are identified and compared with benchmark crop yields.
- Targets are established with consideration for any factors which would limit optimum production.
- Intended crop rotations are described.
- Map overlay to illustrate crop and plant details is developed.
- Compile information on existing irrigation and drainage system where used
- Evaluation of current system performance is described.
- Current system performance is compared to benchmark performance parameters.
- Scheduling procedures are described.
- Drainage management performance is described including environmental authority compliance issues.
- Areas for improvement in system management and/or structure are identified.
- Map overlay to illustrate irrigation system layout is developed.
- Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan with specifications for new or up-graded irrigation and drainage system
- Performance requirements for distribution, treatment and drainage systems are summarised.
- New or replacement components are listed.
- Development timetable is developed.
- Proposed scheduling system is described.
- Performance monitoring procedures and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are described.
- Drainage management processes are described.
- Map overlay is developed to illustrate proposed irrigation and drainage development.