Overview of the 19 water management areas in south africa 20 7. Water management act 2000 nsw the nsw act and the plan, they were. Water management act 2000 as at 1 november 2019 act 92 of 2000 table of provisions long title chapter 1 preliminary 1. 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. In addition, legislation such as the water act 1992 and the northern territory land acquisition act 1978.
Coastal areas of the state receive about 75 percent of the state average, but around 80 percent of water extraction and use occurs west of the great dividing range. Management of water resources water resources management b the director ofwater resources 15. This required us to publish a statement of methods that we will apply in assessing future merger references. Amended by national water amendment act 27 of 2014 from 2 sept 2014. Consolidation of management plans division 10 repealed none division 11. Legislation on the nsw legislation website is usually updated within 3 working days. Water management act 2000 no 92 contents chapter 1preliminary 1 name of act. Water management act 2000 no 92 status information currency of version historical version for 1 march 20 to 31 october 20 generated 5 november 20 at. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date.
The water management act 2000 allowed for the separation of the holding of water access rights. Enviroleg cc national water act p 5 recognising that while water is a natural resource that belongs to all people, the discriminatory laws and practices of the past have prevented equal access to water, and use of water resources. Australia water management act 2000 new south wales. Water management act 2000 and 57 clauses of the water management regulation 2004. 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. Arnold v minister administering the water management act 2000. Second, climate change has resulted in a series of droughts 19821983. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Pdf challenges and opportunities for environmental water. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Much of the analysis is benchmarked against the south australian irrigation act 2009. Nsw water management act 2000 wma 2000 dpi water water access licence water use approval water management work approval for water supply and flood works scheduled to commence in 2015 controlled activity approval aquifer interference activity approval not yet commenced for further information, please see.
The majority of water access licences are issued under the water management act 2000 but some are still issued under the water act 1912. Wma 2000 water management act 2000 wsp water sharing plan. Water management act 2000 no 92 nsw contents page historical version valid from 17. Contents water act 2000 page 6 128 additional information may be required for application for dealings 119 129 when chief executive must refuse application. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. Getting to know the water management act 2000 waternsw. Water management act 2000 as at 1 november 2019 act 92 of 2000 notes note to division 3 an access licence may be amended under section 71s, on application of the licence holder, so as to change the extraction component of the licence. Reflection on the evolution of a water ethic in semiarid morocco 231 that figure should drop to 500 m3 et tobi, 2003, p. Effect of acquisition of part of land to which interim water allocation. The national government has overall responsibility for and authority over water resource management. Water management amendment act 2010 no 3 amended by statute law miscellaneous provisions. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Flood and water management act 2010, introductory text is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 08 april 2020.
The share component of an access licence may be changed, on application of the licence holder, under section 71r. 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. Water management act 2000 as at 1 november 2019 act. Water management bill 2000 explanatory note this explanatory note relates to this bill as introduced into parliament. An act to provide for sustainable management of the water resources of.
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. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. Contents water act 2000 page 4 50 amending or replacing a water plan. The wsp rules combine with the water management act to effectively. Where a water company merges with another business outside of the industry it is known as a change in ownership and these mergers are not subject to the special merger regime.
Limiting the use of water in terms of item 6 of schedule 3 of the national water act of 1998 for irrigation, urban, industrial and mining purposes from the mutshedzi, nzhelele, nwanedzi and luphephe, middle letaba, nsami, modjadji and tzaneen subsystemd. From traditional to modern water management systems. Current version for 1 november 2019 to date accessed 15 april 2020 at 23. 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. The increase in water demand is therefore daunting. This includes the equitable allocation and beneficial use of water in the public interest. Water management act 2000 and water act 1912 waternsw. Consultation with dams safety nsw in relation to approvals for dams and. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. Meaning of overland flow water chapter 2 water management planning part 1 general division 1 water management principles 5. View or download the form application for certificate of compliance water management act, 2000 below. In this act, unless the contrary intention appears agency has the same meaning as in the state service act 2000. Operations manual must remain consistent with water plan, resource. 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.
Water management act 2000 published lw 18 september 2015 2015 no 558 david hurley, governor i, general the honourable david hurley ac dsc retd, governor of new south wales, with the advice of the executive council, and in pursuance of section 88a of the water management act 2000, make the following proclamation. Australia water management act 2000 new south wales, australia. The act sets out fundamental principles of water use and conservation. Water management principles division 2 state water management outcomes plan and. 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 provisions of this act commence on a day or days to be proclaimed. Antarctic treaty environment protection act 2000 and the antarctic. October 2015 department of planning and environment. Water management act 2000 no 92 nsw contents page historical version valid from 15. Division 1water management principles 5 water management principles division 2state water management outcomes plan and water source classification 6 state water management outcomes plan.
Background document to the floodplain management plan for the barwondarling valley floodplain 2017 7 dpiw, june 2017 purpose the purpose of this document is to inform local landholders and the wider community about how the. Act to be administered in accordance with water management principles and state. In nsw, the regulator and policy maker for water resource management is the nsw department of industry water doi water. Act no 3, 2010 water management amendment act 2010 no 3 new south wales an act to amend the water management act 2000 with respect to specific purpose access licences and other access licences, environmental water, offences relating to. Water management act 2000 no 92 contents page version for 25. This act makes provision with respect to the management, use and protection in tanzania of water resources, i. Therefore a person can only be entitled to use water if the use is permissible under the act.
The challenge of managing australias water resources has given rise to a number of. Water management amendment act 2010 no 3 amended by statute law miscellaneous provisions act no 2. Water resources act 2007 act legislation register home. Water management act 2000 as at 1 november 2019 act 92. 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.
This act may be cited as the water and sewerage industry act 2008. This act establishes a regulatory and administrative framework for the management, development, conservation, protection and preservation of the water resource in zambia and provides with respect to water rights and the equitable and sustainable use of water resources and related matters. Water management general amendment aquifer interference regulation 2011 amendment of water management general regulation 2004 schedule 1 2011 no 309 that day as if 1 february 2012 were the appointed day in relation to that entitlement. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. The special merger regime was amended by the water act 2014.
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