The Government has given just over $230,000 towards a study into management of water in the Manuherikia Catchment in Central Otago.
The grant, from the Ministry for Primary Industries Irrigation Fund, will contribute to a pre-feasibility study of five options for increasing water availability in the Manuherikia and Ida Valleys.
It will help identify the most cost-effective, efficient and sustainable options for water users.
Otago Regional Council and Central Otago District Council are also contributing.