Publication Name: Central Australian Basins Symposium IV
Authors: Nadege Rollet, John Vizy, Catherine Norton, Carey Hannaford, Andrew McPherson, Kok Piang Tan, Luke Wallace
Publication Volume: 2
Date Published: August 2024
Number of Pages: 8
https://doi.org/10.36404/SAAU4811
Abstract:
The Great Artesian Basin (GAB) is the largest groundwater basin in Australia, underlying approximately one fifth of the continent, including parts of Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory. The GAB consists of four hydraulically connected geological basins – Eromanga, Surat, Carpentaria and Clarence-Moreton, which contain a sedimentary assemblage deposited almost continuously from Early Jurassic to Late Cretaceous. Groundwater from the GAB is a vital resource for agricultural, extractive industries and community water supplies. It supports cultural values and sustains groundwater-dependent ecosystems such as springs and wetlands.