Water Management Act 1999

Within 14 days after determining a permit application, the Minister is to notify the following persons, in writing, of the determination:the applicant; the owner of the land in relation to which the proposed dam works are proposed in the permit application; each person who has lodged a representation in relation to the permit application under section 146(1).

The notice is to include – if the Minister has refused under section 156 to grant the permit application – the reasons for that refusal; and if the Minister has made a determination under section 156(3)(a) or (b) and the notice is to the owner of the land in relation to which the proposed dam works are proposed in the permit application – a statement of the dam safety obligations that apply to the owner as an owner of the dam; and any rights of the person receiving the notice to apply for a review or appeal under Part 14; and the details of any relevant dam operating notice; and details of any relevant variation to a water licence that is to be made in accordance with section 69(2)(fa)(ii).