Certain types of activities and developments along waterfronts for e. Gwydir wetlands environmental water management strategy 3 the upstream gwydir river is a regulated system, however, the river regulating structures often do not have the capacity to mitigate larger flow events that can occur in the system and result in localised or widespread flooding into the watercourse and across the floodplain. The assessment of the environmental impact of the fate beneficial reuse, disposal of the produced water and approval by the relevant approval authority is a separate process not covered by this code. Transmission application by a devisee, beneficiary or. Approval requirements for water supply and sewer infrastructure is a three step process comprising. Attached, please find dpi waters formerly the nsw office of water general terms of approval gta for works requiring a controlled activity approval under the water management act 2000 wm act, as detailed in the subject da. In keeping with the nsw governments commitment to encourage the availability of information, you are welcome to reproduce the material that appears in exploration code of practice. Water management act 2000 and 57 clauses of the water management regulation 2004. The water management act 2000 provides a framework for controlling the extraction of water, the. Water management amendment act 2010 no 3 amended by statute law miscellaneous provisions act no 2. Technical manual for plans developed under the water management act 2000 the technical manual has been applied across the barwondarling valley floodplain. Nsw government response to the matthews interim report in response to the matthews interim report and recommendations, the secretary of the department. Use this form to register the sale of a water access licence.
On 1 july 2016 waternsw was conferred functions previously performed by the department of primary industries water dpi water. Much of the analysis is benchmarked against the south australian irrigation act 2009. In december 2000, the nsw parliament passed the water management act 2000 wma 2000 which has the overall objective of sustainable and integrated management of the states water dlwc 2001. Water sharing plans play a major role in achieving this objective by providing a. Encourage best practice management and use of water. In nsw, the regulator and policy maker for water resource management is the nsw department of industry water doi water. That act allows for public access to the register and. This investigation builds on recommendations made by soil conservation service in their bannockburn creek catchment assessment report june 2011, primarily the need for assessment of strategic and sustainable removal of sediment from the system. A controlled activity approval is required under section 91 of the water management act 2000. Vests a water access licence in an entitled party following annulment of a bankruptcy section 72 water management act 2000. Part b water supply, sewerage and stormwater drainage work. We have clients including farmers, community groups and. Background document water sharing plan for the north.
Schedule 1 amendment of water management act 2000 no 92. Wma 2000 water management act 2000 wsp water sharing plan. Rehabilitation for personal, inhouse or noncommercial use without formal permission or charge. Application under section 305 of the water management act. Telecommunication infrastructure dial before you dig. Edo nsw has produced a number of resources on water management. In nsw, the regulator and policy maker for water resource management is the nsw department of. For further information on whether an approval under. Transfer section 71m water management act 2000 leave this space clear for office use details of the person or firm lodging this form for registration at nsw lrs bdocument collection box c name, address or dx, telephone, and customer account number if any d reference code t edealing no. Nsw water management act 2000 wm act a controlled activity approval under the wm act is required for certain types of developments and activities that are carried out in or near a river, lake or estuary waterfront land. The evaluation was commissioned by western local land services lls, one of 11 regionally based local land services responsible for the provision of agricultural advice, plant and animal pest control, biosecurity, emergency management and natural resource management in the western division of nsw. Water management act 2000 and the water act 1912 the water investigation.
Land is rateable yes land is exempt from all rates section 5551d does the authority have absolute and unconditional rights over the land. Development application form municipality of woollahra. Rural fires act 1997 s 100b nsw rural fire service authorisation under section 100b in respect of bush fire safety of subdivision of land that could lawfully be used for residential or rural residential purposes or development of land for special fire protection purposes. Shoalhaven city council canal estates management plan page 9 nsw threatened species conservation act 1995 nsw water management act 2000 commonwealth environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 reference is made to relevant legislation where appropriate throughout this plan. Edo nsw undertakes law reform work relevant to water management. Managing new south wales water resources relies on a range of legislation, initiatives and cooperative arrangements with the commonwealth and other state governments. Our department is responsible for surface and groundwater management including ensuring water security for nsw. We have extensive experience advising on all aspects of the water management act 2000 wm act, water act 2007 water act and basin plan. Were developing a new legislation website and need your feedback. Arnold v minister administering the water management act 2000 2010. Investigation into water compliance and enforcement 200717. Contents water act 2000 page 4 50 amending or replacing a water plan.
Water management act 2000 no 92 new south wales an act to provide for the protection, conservation and ecologically sustainable development of the water sources of the state, and for other purposes. The operation and procedures of the land and environment court are governed by the land and environment court act 1979 nsw, the land and environment court rules 2007 nsw, and a range of practice notes and directions issued by. Demand management planning is an essential component of the nsw governments best practice management of water supply and sewerage guidelines dwe, 2007 for local water utilities. Specify the rules for diverting water within specified areas of the murraydarling basin. These activities are subject to the provisions of the water management act 2000. Legislation on the nsw legislation website is usually updated within 3 working days. Approval requirements under the water management act 2000. A special report to parliament under section 31 of the. Pursuant to section 70 of the water management act 2000 the act, i, brian graham, having delegated authority, do, by this order, and having considered the relevant provisions of the management plan in force in relation to the nsw murrumbidgee regulated river water source, authorise the taking of water pursuant. This legislation tackles many of the same historical configuration issues and current reform challenges that are faced by nsw and accordingly is of relevance to the nsw reforms. Often its best to make any changes or complete works during drier winter months to avoid having bare soil in the summer storm season. Fisheries management act 1994 nsw fisheries s144 aquaculture permit s201 permit to carry out dredging or reclamation work s205 permit to cut, remove, damage or destroy marine vegetation on public water land or an.
In keeping with the nsw governments commitment to encourage the availability of information, you are welcome to reproduce the material that appears in. Safety act 2000, any other act containing requirements relating to mine safety and any regulations. New south wales water management act 2000 no 92 status information currency of version historical version for 25 february 2011 to 31 march 2011 generated 1 april 2011 at 10. The lodgement of an application lodged by the applicant under section 305 of the water management act 2000 2. The nsw code of practice for coal seam gas well integrity has been approved by the minister for resources and. Water management act 2000 nsw protection of the environment operations act 1997 nsw native title act 1993 commonwealth environmental planning and assessment act 1979 nsw crown land management act 2016 nsw. Determining buffer distances from water bodies lls.
Water management act 2000 s89 s90 s91 protection of environment operations act 1997 s43a s43b s43d s47 s48 s55 s122 rural fires act 1997 s100b fisheries management act 1994 s144 s201 s205 s219 heritage act 1977 s58 national parks and wildlife act 1974 s90. New south wales environmental planning and assessment act 1979. This chapter should also be read in conjunction with clause 6. The object of the water management act 2000 is the sustainable and integrated. The relevant section of the local government general regulations 2005 below relates to how council may apply water restrictions. Environmental planning and assessment act 1979 the proposed development is classified as integrated development under the provisions of section 91 of the environmental planning and assessment act 1979. The water management act 2000 nsw abolished common law riparian rights and. Responsible minister minister for water, property and housing authorisation this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is correct under section 45c of the interpretation act 1987. An appendix to the november progress report contained the administrative history of water management in nsw since 1995. This standpoint was ideally captured in the water management act 2000 that fundamentally changed water regulation in nsw.
We ensure the equitable sharing of surface and groundwater resources and that water entitlements and allocations are secure and tradeable. Act provision approval fisheries management act 1994 nsw fisheries s144 aquaculture permit s201 permit to carry out dredging or reclamation work s205 permit to cut, remove, damage or destroy marine vegetation on public water land or an aquaculture lease, or on the foreshore of any such land or lease. This guideline does not apply to or cover drilling for groundwater, where water bore drilling is licensed by the nsw office of water under the. Term transfer leave this space clear for office use section. G term transferor h term transferee i tenancy term transfer leave this space clear for office use section 71n water management act 2000 details of the person or firm lodging this form for registration at nsw lrs. Investigation into water compliance and enforcement 977818 november 9718 3 nsw ombudsman 2. The operating licence for waternsw also confers on waternsw certain functions of the minister administering the water management act 2000 and the water act 1912. The water management act 2000 authorises the collection of the information required by this form for the establishment and maintenance of the water access licence register. Subsequently, the water management bill 2000 was released on 22 june 2000. Management of water supply in nsw is administered by the water management act 2000, water act 1912 and local government act 1993. Water supply work approvals allow you to construct and use a work which takes water from a river, lake or aquifer. Water act 1912, for activities that involve the take or use of water dpi water.
As a result of the conferral, waternsw is responsible for various compliance activities under the water management act 2000 nsw wm act, water. Water management act 2000, or order is made by a court, or direction, request or order relates to another act or law, and the minister. Water management act 2000 as at 1 november 2019 act 92 of 2000. It has been reproduced in appendix 1 of this report to illustrate the magnitude of the issue. Water management act 2000 nsw 2000 act replacement of. Instream habitat rehabilitation plan for bannockburn creek. Contents water act 2000 page 6 128 additional information may be required for application for dealings 119 129 when chief executive must refuse application. Fossickers should also familiarise themselves with the requirements under this legislation and. This briefing paper summarises the white paper and submissions to the paper from two major peak nongovernment organisation groups the nsw farmers association and the nsw nature.
This is an application for ministers approval under section 92 of the water management act 2000 and the amendment of a water supply work approval andor water use approval under section 107 of the water management act 2000. Application under section 305 of the water management act, 2000 for a section 307 certificate of compliance regarding councils sewerage assets. Code of practice for coal seam gas home nsw resources and. The objects of this act are to provide for the sustainable and integrated management of the water sources of nsw for the benefit of both present and. Part c management of waste 1 for fee or reward, transport waste over or under a public place. Water management act 2000 no 92 contents page contents page 4 division 10 regional environmental plans 46 regional environmental plans to be made 25 division 11 miscellaneous 47 validity of management plans 26 48 effect of management plans on exercise of ministers functions 26 49 consideration of management plans by public authorities 26. Managing native vegetation on a rural property lls.
Consultation with dams safety nsw in relation to approvals for dams and flood. For existing developments, council will place one water meter on each of the filtered water and unfiltered water whichever is available, at the front of the stratacommunity subdivision for the purposes of determining water consumption. Hawkesbury city council council is a water supply authority under the water management act 2000which specifically manages sewerage services for the windsor sewerage scheme and recycled water for the. Of note, nsw irs currently exercises delegated authority to administer select aspects of the water management act 2000 and register water access licences on behalf of the minister for water, an arrangement which leverages our capability and capacity for. Land that is vested in the nsw aboriginal land council or. Obtaining other approvals managing native vegetation. Water management act 2000 a controlled activity approval may be required from the natural resources access regulator for activities within 40 metres from the bank of any river, lake or estuary. A landholders guide to preventing and repairing soil erosion. Floodplain management under the water management act 2000 a. Arnold v minister administering the water management act 2000. Getting to know the water management act 2000 objectives the objects of this act are to provide for the sustainable and integrated management of the water sources of nsw for the benefit of both present and future generations and, in particular. The water nsw act 2014 nsw waternsw act commenced on 1 january 2015. Compliance with the sustainable diversion limit and water trade rules. Council as a water utility operates local town water supplies under the nsw local government act 1993 and companion legislation, the nsw water management act 2000 and water act 1912.
Produced water management, storage and transfer is. The key piece of legislation for the management of water in nsw is the water management act 2000. Getting to know the water management act 2000 waternsw. Application under section 305 water management act for a section 307 certificate of compliance. Waternsw abn 21 147 934 787 169 macquarie street parramatta nsw 2150 po box 398, parramatta nsw 2124 t 0 662 077 e customer. The majority of water access licences are issued under the water management act 2000 but some are still issued under the water act 1912. Chapter 1preliminary 1 name of act this act is thewater management act 2000. Section 72 water management act 2000 leave this space clear for office use privacy note. You are using a version of the website built for webcrawlers and people whose devices cannot use javascript. The water management act 2000 nsw repealed the water act 1912 nsw. Nsw new south wales nsw dpi nsw department of primary industries. Land that is vested in the nsw aboriginal land council or a. Waterfront land for the purposes of this da is land and material in or within 40 metres of the top of the bank or shore of the river, lake or estuary identified. Water services gunnedah shire council is a proud supporter of smart water advice.
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