WATER MARKETS

The value of water licences traded in Australia during 2007 – 2008 was $1.6 billion and trading increased in value 71% to $2.74 billion in 2008 – 2009 and yet again in 2009 - 2010 when $3 billion was traded.

Water trading can occur with surface (river) water as well as ground (bore) water.  Water can be traded on a permanent or temporary basis.

Percat Water brokers have seen opportunities arising from water reforms and is involved with various business concepts arising from policy and legislative change.  These changes will continue to occur and will present more business opportunities in the future. 

Percat Water brokers own and trade water licences.  The team at Percat also can assist clients with the purchase or leasing of water licences. 

Go to Australian Water Investments for more information

-         on water markets

-         about water investments, and

-         investing in water