Land use planning considerations
Assessment of risks to water resources
When assessing risks from land planning and development proposals, the department may provide advice, including but not limited to, the following water resource considerations:
- The need to apply for licences and permits under the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914, Waterways Conservation Act 1976 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947
- Public drinking water source areas proclaimed under the Metropolitan Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Act 1909 and the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947
- Flood planning and mapping
- Rivers and estuaries
- Stormwater and urban water design
- Water quality
- Environmental water requirements
- Water services
- Water recycling and efficiency