Water Act 1989

The Water Holder must make a seasonal watering plan for the whole of the State for each water season.

For the purposes of subsection (1), the Water Holder may make seasonal watering plans for different parts of the State.

A seasonal watering plan must include the following information in respect of the water season to which the plan relates and in respect of the part of the State to which the plan relates, if the plan is made for a part of the State—

a forecast of climatic conditions; and

priorities for the performance of its functions under section 33DD(a) and (b); and

any other information required to be included by any relevant rules made under Division 6.

A seasonal watering plan may be varied by the Water Holder at any time.

Before making or varying a seasonal watering plan, the Water Holder must—

take into consideration any relevant seasonal proposals prepared by an Authority that has a waterway management district under section 192A; and

ensure the plan is consistent with any requirements set out in a bulk entitlement or an environmental entitlement held by the Water Holder; and

comply with any procedural or consultative requirements under any relevant rules made under Division 6; and

have regard to any matters required under any relevant rules made under Division 6.

The Water Holder must make a seasonal watering plan publicly available at the office of the Water Holder or on its website.