The Water Planning Framework is an important element of the State Water Plan, providing the basis for the development of strategic and statutory water plans. Water planning is a key initiative to improve certainty for the environment, the community and all water users.
The Framework outlines water plans that are the primary responsibility of the Department of Water including plans for statutory water management; source protection; drainage and floodplain management. It describes the desired outcomes to be achieved through each plan, lists plan objectives, geographical area, priorities and issues to be further considered.
The draft Water Planning Framework has been developed in consultation with Government agencies. Stakeholders have also been involved in its development, with a workshop held on 8 August 2006. Click to view the presentation and synopsis.
The Framework has been included as part of the Draft State Water Plan released for public comment on 15 October 2006.
