Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program

Following the success of the pilot program, the RDRP program was extended in 2023 to develop a plan covering the remaining local government areas in the Wheatbelt. The final Wheatbelt Regional Drought Resilience Plan has now been released, superseding the Southern Wheatbelt Regional Drought Resilience Plan and providing a single roadmap for all local government areas within the Commission's boundary.

The Wheatbelt Regional Drought Resilience Plan was developed through extensive consultation with communities, industry, Aboriginal organisations, government agencies and other stakeholders. The collaborative planning process identified the region's strengths, challenges and opportunities, resulting in a series of priority actions to strengthen drought resilience across the Wheatbelt.

The plan provides a strategic framework to guide future investment and support funding applications that improve drought preparedness, strengthen communities and industries, enhance water security, protect the environment, and build long-term resilience across the region.