In the Border Rivers Macintyre Zone, 2058 ML of unsupplemented water was auctioned for $5700/ML, surpassing the reserve price.

Water auction in the Border Rivers Macintyre Zone saw a high price of $5700/ML, well above the reserve price, for unsupplemented water, totaling 2058ML in three 686 megalitre licences, with each having a volumetric limit of 1715ML. The sale exceeded $1.17 million, and recent sales were in the range of $5000 to $5800/ML. The licences operate under the Queensland Border Rivers continuous accounting system and can be used on either side of the Queensland/NSW border.