Overview
The Commission has been directed by the Minister for Primary Industries and Water to review the Draft Amended Mersey River Catchment Water Management Plan prepared by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment under section 27(1) of the Water Management Act 1999 (the Act).
The purpose of the Plan is to provide specific rules and arrangements for the management of water resources of the Mersey River catchment downstream of Lake Parangana in accordance with the objectives of the Act.
The Commission is to review the representations and the report of the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment.
Received
Commission receives Director's report on the draft management plan and representations received for review
Secretary for the Department of Natural Resources and Environment - Review of representations and report 14 November 2023Exhibition
The Secretary’s report and copies of all representations received are available to view online below. During the exhibition period, these can also be viewed in person during office hours at the Tasmanian Planning Commission, Level 3, 144 Macquarie Street, Hobart, or the Kentish Council Office, 69 High Street, Sheffield.
Exhibition of Secretary's report
The Commission publicly notifies the representations and the report of the Secretary under section 27(6) of the Water Management Act 1999.
Public notice 3 February 2024Exhibition documents
Department of Natural Resources and Environment - Draft amended Mersey River Catchment Water Management Plan - Secretary’s response to representations November 2023 10/01/2024 Department of Natural Resources and Environment - Draft amended Mersey River Catchment Water Management Plan - Statutory assessments July 2023 10/01/2024 Department of Natural Resources and Environment - Draft amended Mersey River Catchment Water Management Plan July 2023 10/01/2024Hearing
Hearing (multiple dates)
Kentish Council Chambers, 69 High Street, Sheffield
Wednesday, 21 February 2024 and Thursday, 22 February 2024 (if required).