The draft Belubula Regulated River water sharing plan is now on public display, and the NSW Government is inviting the community to have its say.
The plan sets out clear rules for fair and sustainable water sharing among water users and the environment across the region for the next decade.
That includes setting limits on how much water can be taken, protecting resources for the environment, basic landholder rights and cultural needs and providing secure, legal, and tradeable water access rights. It also sets out how much, where and when water can be taken by licence holders.
NSW DCCEEW Executive Director of Water Planning Giselle Howard said: “Water sharing plans are vital tools for managing our state’s water resources, and the Belubula Regulated River water sharing plan is no exception.
“We want to hear your feedback on the draft plan now so we can continue to manage the region’s water fairly and sustainably over the next 10 years.”
The Belubula community are being encouraged to read the draft plan and make a submission before the public exhibition period ends on Friday 20th December.
They will be holding a webinar on Wednesday 27th November from 12pm – 1pm, where the community can learn more, ask questions and provide feedback. A face-to-face drop-in session will be held on Tuesday 3rd December from 4pm – 6pm in Canowindra. Online one-on-one sessions with a water planner are also available in the week commencing 18th November.
To register for a session and make a submission, visit: https://water.nsw.gov.au/belubula-water-sharing-plan