Draft NSW Namoi Alluvium Water Resource Plan
Have your say
The draft Namoi Alluvium Water Resource Plan is currently on public exhibition. This plan outlines how New South Wales will meet the requirements of the Basin Plan in the NSW Namoi Alluvium Water Resource Plan Area. A water resource plan must comply with the requirements of Chapter 10 of the Basin Plan 2012 for it to be accredited under Division 2 of Part 2 of the Commonwealth Water Act 2007.
As part of developing this water resource plan, a new water sharing plan will be made for this area. The new draft water resource plan, and draft water sharing plan, is open for feedback until Saturday, 20 July 2019.
- Have your say by making a submission
- Read the draft plan and the schedules and appendices
- Read the proposed changes to the existing water sharing arrangements
- Find out more by attending a public information session
Water sharing plans continue to be the legal instrument for managing water resources in NSW. Water resource plans are put in place to implement the Commonwealth Basin Plan 2012.
Make a submission
Use our online form, or download and send the completed form by email to make a submission. All submissions will be considered when finalising the plan. Submissions close at 5 pm on Saturday, 20 July 2019.
What are you invited to comment on?
- The new draft water resource plan that’s been developed for this plan area.
- The new draft water sharing plan for this plan area.
What changes have been proposed to the existing water sharing arrangements?
You can find out more about the proposed changes by attending a public information session and reading the fact sheets.
- Proposed amendments to the Water Sharing Plan for the Namoi Alluvium Groundwater sources - fact sheet
- Relationship between the water resource plan and water sharing plan - fact sheet
- Ground water dependent ecosystems - fact sheet
- Frequently asked questions - fact sheet
If you require assistance in reading these documents, please contact +61 2 9338 6600 or water.relations@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Public information session
The following public information sessions are scheduled during the public exhibition period of the NSW Namoi Alluvium Water Resource Plan.
For more information or to register for a session email namoi.gw.wrp@dpi.nsw.gov.au to let us know which session you’d like to attend.
| Location | Details |
|---|---|
| Wee Waa |
Monday, 24 June 2019 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Wee Waa and District Bowling Club 69 Alma Street, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388 6795 4401 This session includes a groundwater status update for Lower Namoi. |
| Narrabri |
Tuesday, 25 June 2019 10:45 am – 12:45 pm Narrabri RSL Club 7 Maitland Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390 6792 1844 This session includes a groundwater status update for Upper Namoi Zones 5 and 11. |
| Gunnedah |
Tuesday, 25 June 2019 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Gunnedah Service and Bowling Club 313 Conadilly Street, Gunnedah, NSW, 2380 6742 0400 This session includes a groundwater status update for Upper Namoi Zones 2, 3, 4, 9 and 12. |
| Werris Creek |
Wednesday, 26 June 2019 10:45 am – 12:45 pm Werris Creek Bowling and Tennis Club 136 Henry Street, Werris Creek, NSW, 2341 This session includes a groundwater status update for Upper Namoi Zones 1, 6, 7, 8, 10 and the Currabubula, Quipolly and Quirindi alluvial groundwater sources. |
| Tamworth |
Thursday, 27 June 2019 10:45 am – 12:45 am Wests Diggers Club 4 Kable Avenue, Tamworth, NSW, 2340 This session includes a groundwater status update for Peel Valley Alluvium and Manilla Alluvium. |
Draft NSW Namoi Alluvium Water Resource Plan
The water resource plan has built on existing water planning arrangements such as the statutory water sharing plans and consists of the water resource plan main body, accompanying schedules and appendices.
What areas and water sources does the plan cover?
The Namoi Alluvium Water Resource Plan covers alluvial water sources of the Upper and Lower Namoi, Manilla Alluvium, Peel Alluvium and Upper Namoi Tributary Alluvium.
The Namoi Alluvium Water Resource Plan covers alluvial water sources of the Upper and Lower Namoi, Manilla Alluvium, Peel Alluvium and Upper Namoi Tributary Alluvium.
What is the status of other water resource plans?
If you would like to have more information on the status of other water resource plans and the current plans on public exhibition and their information sessions visit stakeholder engagement.
If you would like to have more information on the status of other water resource plans and the current plans on public exhibition and their information sessions visit stakeholder engagement.
Privacy
We respect your right to privacy. Before lodging your submission you will be asked to confirm that you have read our privacy statement. If you wish to maintain your privacy in this submission process you must:
- request your name be withheld from the list of submitters by ticking the relevant box in the submission form
- not include any of your personal information in your submission or attachments.
When you make a submission we will publish:
- the content of your submission and any attachments, including any personal information about you which you have chosen to include in those documents
- a list of submitters, which will include your name (unless you request your name be withheld from the list by ticking the relevant box below) and your suburb or town.