{"id":"qld:sl-2007-0025","name":"Water Plan (Logan Basin) 2007","slug":"water-plan-logan-basin-2007","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"25 of 2007","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":175846,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2007-0025-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis water plan may be cited as the Water Plan (Logan Basin) 2007 .\ns 1 amd 2014 Act No. 64 s 255 sch 2","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purposes of plan","content":"### sec.2 Purposes of plan\n\nThe following are the purposes of this plan—\nto define the availability of water in the plan area;\nto provide a framework for sustainably managing water and the taking of water;\nto identify priorities and mechanisms for dealing with future water requirements;\nto provide a framework for establishing water allocations;\nto provide a framework for reversing, where practicable, degradation that has occurred in natural ecosystems.\n- (a) to define the availability of water in the plan area;\n- (b) to provide a framework for sustainably managing water and the taking of water;\n- (c) to identify priorities and mechanisms for dealing with future water requirements;\n- (d) to provide a framework for establishing water allocations;\n- (e) to provide a framework for reversing, where practicable, degradation that has occurred in natural ecosystems.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.3 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 13 defines particular words used in this plan.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Plan area and water to which plan applies","content":"# Plan area and water to which plan applies","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Plan area","content":"### sec.4 Plan area\n\nThis plan applies to the area shown as the plan area on the map in schedule 1 .\nSee section 6 for information about the exact location of the plan area.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Subcatchment areas","content":"### sec.5 Subcatchment areas\n\nEach part of the plan area that is within a subcatchment area shown on the map in schedule 2 , and named in schedule 3 , is a subcatchment area for this plan.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information about areas","content":"### sec.6 Information about areas\n\nThe exact location of the plan area and subcatchment area boundaries is held in digital electronic form by the department.\nThe information held in digital electronic form can be reduced or enlarged to show the details of the boundaries.\n(sec.6-ssec.1) The exact location of the plan area and subcatchment area boundaries is held in digital electronic form by the department.\n(sec.6-ssec.2) The information held in digital electronic form can be reduced or enlarged to show the details of the boundaries.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nodes","content":"### sec.7 Nodes\n\nA node mentioned in this plan is a place—\non a watercourse in the plan area; and\nfor which environmental flow objectives are set for performance indicators.\nThe location of each node is shown on the map in schedule 1 and described in schedule 4 .\nEach node is identified on the map by a letter of the alphabet.\n(sec.7-ssec.1) A node mentioned in this plan is a place— on a watercourse in the plan area; and for which environmental flow objectives are set for performance indicators.\n(sec.7-ssec.2) The location of each node is shown on the map in schedule 1 and described in schedule 4 .\n(sec.7-ssec.3) Each node is identified on the map by a letter of the alphabet.\n- (a) on a watercourse in the plan area; and\n- (b) for which environmental flow objectives are set for performance indicators.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Water to which plan applies","content":"### sec.8 Water to which plan applies\n\nThis plan applies to the following water in the plan area—\nwater in a watercourse or lake;\nwater in springs not connected to water to which the Water Plan (Great Artesian Basin and Other Regional Aquifers) 2017 applies.\ns 8 amd 2016 SL No. 216 s 146 sch 20 ; 2017 SL No. 164 s 99\n- (a) water in a watercourse or lake;\n- (b) water in springs not connected to water to which the Water Plan (Great Artesian Basin and Other Regional Aquifers) 2017 applies.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Outcomes for sustainable management of water","content":"# Outcomes for sustainable management of water","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Outcomes for water in the plan area","content":"### sec.9 Outcomes for water in the plan area\n\nWater in the plan area is to be allocated and sustainably managed in a way that—\nrecognises the natural state of watercourses, lakes and springs has changed because of water infrastructure, flow supplementation and the taking of water; and\nseeks to achieve a balance in the following outcomes—\nthe general outcomes mentioned in section 10 ;\nthe ecological outcomes for particular parts of the plan area mentioned in section 11 .\n- (a) recognises the natural state of watercourses, lakes and springs has changed because of water infrastructure, flow supplementation and the taking of water; and\n- (b) seeks to achieve a balance in the following outcomes— (i) the general outcomes mentioned in section 10 ; (ii) the ecological outcomes for particular parts of the plan area mentioned in section 11 .\n- (i) the general outcomes mentioned in section 10 ;\n- (ii) the ecological outcomes for particular parts of the plan area mentioned in section 11 .\n- (i) the general outcomes mentioned in section 10 ;\n- (ii) the ecological outcomes for particular parts of the plan area mentioned in section 11 .","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"General outcomes for the plan area","content":"### sec.10 General outcomes for the plan area\n\nEach of the following is a general outcome for water in the plan area—\nto provide for future water requirements, including the opportunity for additional water to be taken from the plan area;\nto provide for the continued use of all water entitlements and other authorisations;\nto protect the probability of being able to obtain water under a water allocation;\nto encourage the efficient use of water;\nto protect essential water supplies during times of low water availability;\nto support natural ecosystems by minimising changes to natural flow regimes;\nto allow water-related cultural use of parts of the plan area by the traditional owners of the parts of the area;\nto provide consistency with the SEQ regional plan.\n- (a) to provide for future water requirements, including the opportunity for additional water to be taken from the plan area;\n- (b) to provide for the continued use of all water entitlements and other authorisations;\n- (c) to protect the probability of being able to obtain water under a water allocation;\n- (d) to encourage the efficient use of water;\n- (e) to protect essential water supplies during times of low water availability;\n- (f) to support natural ecosystems by minimising changes to natural flow regimes;\n- (g) to allow water-related cultural use of parts of the plan area by the traditional owners of the parts of the area;\n- (h) to provide consistency with the SEQ regional plan.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ecological outcomes for particular parts of the plan area","content":"### sec.11 Ecological outcomes for particular parts of the plan area\n\nEach of the following is an ecological outcome for water in a particular part of the plan area—\nfor the Logan and Albert Rivers estuary—\nto minimise changes to the delivery of fresh water, sediment, nutrients and organic matter to the estuary and southern Moreton Bay; and\nto minimise changes to the brackish water habitat in the estuary;\nfor Canungra Creek, Christmas Creek, Running Creek, Palen Creek and Upper Logan River subcatchment areas, Albert River and its tributaries upstream of node F, Burnett Creek and its tributaries upstream of node A and Teviot Brook and its tributaries upstream of node E—\nto minimise changes to the low flow regime of the watercourses; and\nto minimise changes to the medium and high flow regime important to river forming processes;\nfor the Carbrook wetlands—to minimise changes to the flooding regime.\n- (a) for the Logan and Albert Rivers estuary— (i) to minimise changes to the delivery of fresh water, sediment, nutrients and organic matter to the estuary and southern Moreton Bay; and (ii) to minimise changes to the brackish water habitat in the estuary;\n- (i) to minimise changes to the delivery of fresh water, sediment, nutrients and organic matter to the estuary and southern Moreton Bay; and\n- (ii) to minimise changes to the brackish water habitat in the estuary;\n- (b) for Canungra Creek, Christmas Creek, Running Creek, Palen Creek and Upper Logan River subcatchment areas, Albert River and its tributaries upstream of node F, Burnett Creek and its tributaries upstream of node A and Teviot Brook and its tributaries upstream of node E— (i) to minimise changes to the low flow regime of the watercourses; and (ii) to minimise changes to the medium and high flow regime important to river forming processes;\n- (i) to minimise changes to the low flow regime of the watercourses; and\n- (ii) to minimise changes to the medium and high flow regime important to river forming processes;\n- (c) for the Carbrook wetlands—to minimise changes to the flooding regime.\n- (i) to minimise changes to the delivery of fresh water, sediment, nutrients and organic matter to the estuary and southern Moreton Bay; and\n- (ii) to minimise changes to the brackish water habitat in the estuary;\n- (i) to minimise changes to the low flow regime of the watercourses; and\n- (ii) to minimise changes to the medium and high flow regime important to river forming processes;","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Performance indicators and objectives","content":"# Performance indicators and objectives","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Environmental flow objectives","content":"## Environmental flow objectives","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Performance indicators for environmental flow objectives","content":"### sec.12 Performance indicators for environmental flow objectives\n\nThe performance indicators for the environmental flow objectives are—\nfor assessing periods of low flow, the following—\n50% daily flow;\n90% daily flow;\ndaily flow less than 1ML;\nnumber of periods of no flow of at least 1 month but less than 3 months;\nnumber of periods of no flow of at least 3 months but less than 6 months;\nnumber of periods of no flow of at least 6 months; and\nfor assessing periods of medium to high flow, the following—\nmean annual flow;\n1.5 year daily flow volume;\n5 year daily flow volume;\n20 year daily flow volume; and\nfor assessing seasonal flow patterns—\nflow regime class; and\nannual proportional flow deviation.\n- (a) for assessing periods of low flow, the following— (i) 50% daily flow; (ii) 90% daily flow; (iii) daily flow less than 1ML; (iv) number of periods of no flow of at least 1 month but less than 3 months; (v) number of periods of no flow of at least 3 months but less than 6 months; (vi) number of periods of no flow of at least 6 months; and\n- (i) 50% daily flow;\n- (ii) 90% daily flow;\n- (iii) daily flow less than 1ML;\n- (iv) number of periods of no flow of at least 1 month but less than 3 months;\n- (v) number of periods of no flow of at least 3 months but less than 6 months;\n- (vi) number of periods of no flow of at least 6 months; and\n- (b) for assessing periods of medium to high flow, the following— (i) mean annual flow; (ii) 1.5 year daily flow volume; (iii) 5 year daily flow volume; (iv) 20 year daily flow volume; and\n- (i) mean annual flow;\n- (ii) 1.5 year daily flow volume;\n- (iii) 5 year daily flow volume;\n- (iv) 20 year daily flow volume; and\n- (c) for assessing seasonal flow patterns— (i) flow regime class; and (ii) annual proportional flow deviation.\n- (i) flow regime class; and\n- (ii) annual proportional flow deviation.\n- (i) 50% daily flow;\n- (ii) 90% daily flow;\n- (iii) daily flow less than 1ML;\n- (iv) number of periods of no flow of at least 1 month but less than 3 months;\n- (v) number of periods of no flow of at least 3 months but less than 6 months;\n- (vi) number of periods of no flow of at least 6 months; and\n- (i) mean annual flow;\n- (ii) 1.5 year daily flow volume;\n- (iii) 5 year daily flow volume;\n- (iv) 20 year daily flow volume; and\n- (i) flow regime class; and\n- (ii) annual proportional flow deviation.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Environmental flow objectives","content":"### sec.13 Environmental flow objectives\n\nThe environmental flow objectives for this plan are stated in schedule 5 .","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Water allocation security objectives","content":"## Water allocation security objectives","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Performance indicators for water allocation security objectives","content":"### sec.14 Performance indicators for water allocation security objectives\n\nThe performance indicators for the water allocation security objectives are—\nfor taking supplemented water—monthly supplemented water sharing index; and\nfor taking unsupplemented water—\nfor water allocations in a class A water allocation group—\nmean unsupplemented water sharing index; and\n95% unsupplemented water sharing index; and\nfor water allocations in a class B, C or D water allocation group—\nmean unsupplemented water sharing index; and\n70% unsupplemented water sharing index.\nSee section 59 for the water allocations in particular water allocation groups.\n- (a) for taking supplemented water—monthly supplemented water sharing index; and\n- (b) for taking unsupplemented water— (i) for water allocations in a class A water allocation group— (A) mean unsupplemented water sharing index; and (B) 95% unsupplemented water sharing index; and (ii) for water allocations in a class B, C or D water allocation group— (A) mean unsupplemented water sharing index; and (B) 70% unsupplemented water sharing index. Note— See section 59 for the water allocations in particular water allocation groups.\n- (i) for water allocations in a class A water allocation group— (A) mean unsupplemented water sharing index; and (B) 95% unsupplemented water sharing index; and\n- (A) mean unsupplemented water sharing index; and\n- (B) 95% unsupplemented water sharing index; and\n- (ii) for water allocations in a class B, C or D water allocation group— (A) mean unsupplemented water sharing index; and (B) 70% unsupplemented water sharing index. Note— See section 59 for the water allocations in particular water allocation groups.\n- (A) mean unsupplemented water sharing index; and\n- (B) 70% unsupplemented water sharing index.\n- (i) for water allocations in a class A water allocation group— (A) mean unsupplemented water sharing index; and (B) 95% unsupplemented water sharing index; and\n- (A) mean unsupplemented water sharing index; and\n- (B) 95% unsupplemented water sharing index; and\n- (ii) for water allocations in a class B, C or D water allocation group— (A) mean unsupplemented water sharing index; and (B) 70% unsupplemented water sharing index. Note— See section 59 for the water allocations in particular water allocation groups.\n- (A) mean unsupplemented water sharing index; and\n- (B) 70% unsupplemented water sharing index.\n- (A) mean unsupplemented water sharing index; and\n- (B) 95% unsupplemented water sharing index; and\n- (A) mean unsupplemented water sharing index; and\n- (B) 70% unsupplemented water sharing index.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Water allocation security objectives","content":"### sec.15 Water allocation security objectives\n\nThe water allocation security objectives for this plan are stated in—\nfor water allocations to take supplemented water— schedule 6 , part 1 ; and\nfor water allocations to take unsupplemented water— schedule 6 , part 2 .\n- (a) for water allocations to take supplemented water— schedule 6 , part 1 ; and\n- (b) for water allocations to take unsupplemented water— schedule 6 , part 2 .","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Strategies for achieving outcomes","content":"# Strategies for achieving outcomes","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Decisions made under this plan","content":"## Decisions made under this plan","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of div 1","content":"### sec.16 Application of div 1\n\nThis division applies to decisions about the allocation or management of water in the plan area, other than a decision—\nabout reinstating or replacing an expired water licence; or\nto grant a water entitlement to a local government, government agency or the water grid manager for supply under operations that were in existence on the commencement of this plan.\ns 16 amd 2008 Act No. 34 s 751 sch 2\n- (a) about reinstating or replacing an expired water licence; or\n- (b) to grant a water entitlement to a local government, government agency or the water grid manager for supply under operations that were in existence on the commencement of this plan.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decisions consistent with objectives","content":"### sec.17 Decisions consistent with objectives\n\nDecisions about the allocation or management of water in the plan area, other than a decision about a water permit, must be consistent with—\nthe environmental flow objectives stated in schedule 5 ; and\nthe water allocation security objectives stated in schedule 6 .\n- (a) the environmental flow objectives stated in schedule 5 ; and\n- (b) the water allocation security objectives stated in schedule 6 .","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assessing impact of decisions","content":"### sec.18 Assessing impact of decisions\n\nThe IQQM computer program’s simulation for the simulation period is used to assess consistency with the objectives.\nIf it is not practicable to use the IQQM computer program, another assessment method approved by the chief executive may be used.\nThe chief executive may approve an assessment method for subsection (2) only if the chief executive is satisfied the method will assess consistency with the objectives at least as accurately as the IQQM computer program.\n(sec.18-ssec.1) The IQQM computer program’s simulation for the simulation period is used to assess consistency with the objectives.\n(sec.18-ssec.2) If it is not practicable to use the IQQM computer program, another assessment method approved by the chief executive may be used.\n(sec.18-ssec.3) The chief executive may approve an assessment method for subsection (2) only if the chief executive is satisfied the method will assess consistency with the objectives at least as accurately as the IQQM computer program.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decisions not to increase amount of water taken","content":"### sec.19 Decisions not to increase amount of water taken\n\nThe chief executive must not make a decision that would increase the average volume of water allowed to be taken under authorisations in the plan area.\nSubsection (1) does not apply to—\na decision about unallocated water made under section 22 ; or\na decision about a water permit.\nA decision mentioned in subsection (1) includes a decision about an application for an authorisation to take water made but not dealt with before the commencement of this plan.\ns 19 amd 2008 Act No. 34 s 751 sch 2\n(sec.19-ssec.1) The chief executive must not make a decision that would increase the average volume of water allowed to be taken under authorisations in the plan area.\n(sec.19-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to— a decision about unallocated water made under section 22 ; or a decision about a water permit.\n(sec.19-ssec.3) A decision mentioned in subsection (1) includes a decision about an application for an authorisation to take water made but not dealt with before the commencement of this plan.\n- (a) a decision about unallocated water made under section 22 ; or\n- (b) a decision about a water permit.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on taking water from waterholes or lakes","content":"### sec.20 Restriction on taking water from waterholes or lakes\n\nThe chief executive may grant a water licence, water permit or water allocation, or change the location from which water may be taken under a water allocation, to take water from a waterhole or lake only if—\nthe chief executive imposes a condition on the licence, permit or allocation about maintaining the cultural or environmental values of the waterhole or lake; or\nthe chief executive is satisfied the taking of the water will not adversely affect the cultural or environmental values of the waterhole or lake.\na condition that the water may be taken only if the water level in the waterhole or lake is above the level that is 0.1m below the level at which the waterhole or lake naturally overflows\nSubsection (1) does not apply to the grant of—\na water licence, water permit or water allocation to replace an authorisation in force immediately before the commencement of this plan; or\na water allocation converted from an authorisation in force immediately before the commencement.\nIn making a decision under subsection (1) , the chief executive must consider—\nthe impact the proposed taking of the water may have on the following—\nwater quality;\ninundation of habitats;\nthe movement of fish and other aquatic species;\nthe natural movement of sediment;\nrecreation and aesthetic values;\ncultural values including, for example, the cultural values of the traditional owners of the area to which the application relates; and\nwhether the proposed taking is likely to have a direct adverse effect on groundwater flows.\nSubsection (1) does not limit the restrictions that may be imposed on the taking of water from a waterhole or lake.\nSubsection (3) does not limit the matters the chief executive may consider.\n(sec.20-ssec.1) The chief executive may grant a water licence, water permit or water allocation, or change the location from which water may be taken under a water allocation, to take water from a waterhole or lake only if— the chief executive imposes a condition on the licence, permit or allocation about maintaining the cultural or environmental values of the waterhole or lake; or the chief executive is satisfied the taking of the water will not adversely affect the cultural or environmental values of the waterhole or lake. a condition that the water may be taken only if the water level in the waterhole or lake is above the level that is 0.1m below the level at which the waterhole or lake naturally overflows\n(sec.20-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the grant of— a water licence, water permit or water allocation to replace an authorisation in force immediately before the commencement of this plan; or a water allocation converted from an authorisation in force immediately before the commencement.\n(sec.20-ssec.3) In making a decision under subsection (1) , the chief executive must consider— the impact the proposed taking of the water may have on the following— water quality; inundation of habitats; the movement of fish and other aquatic species; the natural movement of sediment; recreation and aesthetic values; cultural values including, for example, the cultural values of the traditional owners of the area to which the application relates; and whether the proposed taking is likely to have a direct adverse effect on groundwater flows.\n(sec.20-ssec.4) Subsection (1) does not limit the restrictions that may be imposed on the taking of water from a waterhole or lake.\n(sec.20-ssec.5) Subsection (3) does not limit the matters the chief executive may consider.\n- (a) the chief executive imposes a condition on the licence, permit or allocation about maintaining the cultural or environmental values of the waterhole or lake; or\n- (b) the chief executive is satisfied the taking of the water will not adversely affect the cultural or environmental values of the waterhole or lake. Example for paragraph (a) — a condition that the water may be taken only if the water level in the waterhole or lake is above the level that is 0.1m below the level at which the waterhole or lake naturally overflows\n- (a) a water licence, water permit or water allocation to replace an authorisation in force immediately before the commencement of this plan; or\n- (b) a water allocation converted from an authorisation in force immediately before the commencement.\n- (a) the impact the proposed taking of the water may have on the following— (i) water quality; (ii) inundation of habitats; (iii) the movement of fish and other aquatic species; (iv) the natural movement of sediment; (v) recreation and aesthetic values; (vi) cultural values including, for example, the cultural values of the traditional owners of the area to which the application relates; and\n- (i) water quality;\n- (ii) inundation of habitats;\n- (iii) the movement of fish and other aquatic species;\n- (iv) the natural movement of sediment;\n- (v) recreation and aesthetic values;\n- (vi) cultural values including, for example, the cultural values of the traditional owners of the area to which the application relates; and\n- (b) whether the proposed taking is likely to have a direct adverse effect on groundwater flows.\n- (i) water quality;\n- (ii) inundation of habitats;\n- (iii) the movement of fish and other aquatic species;\n- (iv) the natural movement of sediment;\n- (v) recreation and aesthetic values;\n- (vi) cultural values including, for example, the cultural values of the traditional owners of the area to which the application relates; and","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"General, strategic and town water supply reserves","content":"## General, strategic and town water supply reserves","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Unallocated water held as general, strategic or town water supply reserve","content":"### sec.21 Unallocated water held as general, strategic or town water supply reserve\n\nUnallocated water is held as a general, strategic or town water supply reserve and dealt with under this division.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Granting or reserving unallocated water","content":"### sec.22 Granting or reserving unallocated water\n\nUnallocated water may be granted or reserved from the general, strategic or town water supply reserve under a process in the resource operations plan.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Matters chief executive must consider","content":"### sec.23 Matters chief executive must consider\n\nIn dealing with unallocated water, the chief executive must consider—\nthe need for, and efficiency of, present and proposed uses of water including—\nthe extent to which water is being taken under existing authorisations in the plan area; and\nemerging requirements for additional water, both within and outside the plan area, and the likely timeframe in which the additional water will be required; and\nalternative water sources including, for example, recycled water and water savings from improvements in the efficiency of water use; and\nthe availability of an alternative water supply for the purpose for which the water is required; and\nthe impact the proposed taking of, or interfering with, the water may have on the following—\nwater quality;\nestuarine areas;\ninundation of habitats;\nthe movement of fish and other aquatic species;\nthe natural movement of sediment;\nrecreation and aesthetic values;\ncultural values, including, for example, cultural values of the traditional owners of the area; and\nwhether the proposed taking of or interfering with, or the proposed use of, the water is likely to—\nhave a direct adverse effect on groundwater; or\nlead to degradation of land or downstream watercourses; and\nwhether the proposed use of the water is consistent with—\nthe SEQ regional plan; and\na system operating plan applying to the plan area; and\na regional water security program for the SEQ region; and\nif the process in the resource operations plan for granting unallocated water includes a public auction, public ballot or public tender—the price offered under the process.\nSubsection (1) does not limit the matters the chief executive may consider.\n(sec.23-ssec.1) In dealing with unallocated water, the chief executive must consider— the need for, and efficiency of, present and proposed uses of water including— the extent to which water is being taken under existing authorisations in the plan area; and emerging requirements for additional water, both within and outside the plan area, and the likely timeframe in which the additional water will be required; and alternative water sources including, for example, recycled water and water savings from improvements in the efficiency of water use; and the availability of an alternative water supply for the purpose for which the water is required; and the impact the proposed taking of, or interfering with, the water may have on the following— water quality; estuarine areas; inundation of habitats; the movement of fish and other aquatic species; the natural movement of sediment; recreation and aesthetic values; cultural values, including, for example, cultural values of the traditional owners of the area; and whether the proposed taking of or interfering with, or the proposed use of, the water is likely to— have a direct adverse effect on groundwater; or lead to degradation of land or downstream watercourses; and whether the proposed use of the water is consistent with— the SEQ regional plan; and a system operating plan applying to the plan area; and a regional water security program for the SEQ region; and if the process in the resource operations plan for granting unallocated water includes a public auction, public ballot or public tender—the price offered under the process.\n(sec.23-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not limit the matters the chief executive may consider.\n- (a) the need for, and efficiency of, present and proposed uses of water including— (i) the extent to which water is being taken under existing authorisations in the plan area; and (ii) emerging requirements for additional water, both within and outside the plan area, and the likely timeframe in which the additional water will be required; and (iii) alternative water sources including, for example, recycled water and water savings from improvements in the efficiency of water use; and\n- (i) the extent to which water is being taken under existing authorisations in the plan area; and\n- (ii) emerging requirements for additional water, both within and outside the plan area, and the likely timeframe in which the additional water will be required; and\n- (iii) alternative water sources including, for example, recycled water and water savings from improvements in the efficiency of water use; and\n- (b) the availability of an alternative water supply for the purpose for which the water is required; and\n- (c) the impact the proposed taking of, or interfering with, the water may have on the following— (i) water quality; (ii) estuarine areas; (iii) inundation of habitats; (iv) the movement of fish and other aquatic species; (v) the natural movement of sediment; (vi) recreation and aesthetic values; (vii) cultural values, including, for example, cultural values of the traditional owners of the area; and\n- (i) water quality;\n- (ii) estuarine areas;\n- (iii) inundation of habitats;\n- (iv) the movement of fish and other aquatic species;\n- (v) the natural movement of sediment;\n- (vi) recreation and aesthetic values;\n- (vii) cultural values, including, for example, cultural values of the traditional owners of the area; and\n- (d) whether the proposed taking of or interfering with, or the proposed use of, the water is likely to— (i) have a direct adverse effect on groundwater; or (ii) lead to degradation of land or downstream watercourses; and\n- (i) have a direct adverse effect on groundwater; or\n- (ii) lead to degradation of land or downstream watercourses; and\n- (e) whether the proposed use of the water is consistent with— (i) the SEQ regional plan; and (ii) a system operating plan applying to the plan area; and (iii) a regional water security program for the SEQ region; and\n- (i) the SEQ regional plan; and\n- (ii) a system operating plan applying to the plan area; and\n- (iii) a regional water security program for the SEQ region; and\n- (f) if the process in the resource operations plan for granting unallocated water includes a public auction, public ballot or public tender—the price offered under the process.\n- (i) the extent to which water is being taken under existing authorisations in the plan area; and\n- (ii) emerging requirements for additional water, both within and outside the plan area, and the likely timeframe in which the additional water will be required; and\n- (iii) alternative water sources including, for example, recycled water and water savings from improvements in the efficiency of water use; and\n- (i) water quality;\n- (ii) estuarine areas;\n- (iii) inundation of habitats;\n- (iv) the movement of fish and other aquatic species;\n- (v) the natural movement of sediment;\n- (vi) recreation and aesthetic values;\n- (vii) cultural values, including, for example, cultural values of the traditional owners of the area; and\n- (i) have a direct adverse effect on groundwater; or\n- (ii) lead to degradation of land or downstream watercourses; and\n- (i) the SEQ regional plan; and\n- (ii) a system operating plan applying to the plan area; and\n- (iii) a regional water security program for the SEQ region; and","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of sdiv 2","content":"### sec.24 Application of sdiv 2\n\nThis subdivision applies to unallocated water that is held as a general reserve.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Granting or reserving unallocated water from the general reserve","content":"### sec.25 Granting or reserving unallocated water from the general reserve\n\nUnallocated water may be granted or reserved from the general reserve under a water entitlement to take unsupplemented water.\nEach water entitlement must state, for the entitlement, the following—\nthe purpose for which the water may be taken;\nthe annual volumetric limit;\nthe maximum rate at which the water may be taken;\nthe flow conditions under which the water may be taken.\n(sec.25-ssec.1) Unallocated water may be granted or reserved from the general reserve under a water entitlement to take unsupplemented water.\n(sec.25-ssec.2) Each water entitlement must state, for the entitlement, the following— the purpose for which the water may be taken; the annual volumetric limit; the maximum rate at which the water may be taken; the flow conditions under which the water may be taken.\n- (a) the purpose for which the water may be taken;\n- (b) the annual volumetric limit;\n- (c) the maximum rate at which the water may be taken;\n- (d) the flow conditions under which the water may be taken.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of sdiv 3","content":"### sec.26 Application of sdiv 3\n\nThis subdivision applies to unallocated water that is held as a strategic reserve.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Granting or reserving unallocated water from the strategic reserve","content":"### sec.27 Granting or reserving unallocated water from the strategic reserve\n\nUnallocated water may be granted or reserved from the strategic reserve only—\nfor infrastructure for a project declared under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 , section 26 , to be a significant project; or\nfor infrastructure identified in—\nthe SEQ regional plan or instruments that implement the plan; or\na regional water security program for the SEQ region.\n- (a) for infrastructure for a project declared under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 , section 26 , to be a significant project; or\n- (b) for infrastructure identified in— (i) the SEQ regional plan or instruments that implement the plan; or (ii) a regional water security program for the SEQ region.\n- (i) the SEQ regional plan or instruments that implement the plan; or\n- (ii) a regional water security program for the SEQ region.\n- (i) the SEQ regional plan or instruments that implement the plan; or\n- (ii) a regional water security program for the SEQ region.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of sdiv 4","content":"### sec.28 Application of sdiv 4\n\nThis subdivision applies to unallocated water that is held as a town water supply reserve.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Granting unallocated water from the town water supply reserve","content":"### sec.29 Granting unallocated water from the town water supply reserve\n\nUnallocated water may be granted from the town water supply reserve under a water licence for the water grid manager to take an annual volumetric limit of up to 150ML from Canungra Creek.\ns 29 amd 2008 Act No 34 s 751sch 2","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30\n\ns 30 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 130","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.31\n\ns 31 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 130","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.32\n\ns 32 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 130","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.33\n\ns 33 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 130","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.34\n\ns 34 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 130","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.35\n\ns 35 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 130","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36\n\ns 36 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 130","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.37\n\ns 37 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 130","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.38\n\ns 38 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 130","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.39\n\ns 39 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 130","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.40\n\ns 40 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 130","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.41\n\ns 41 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 130","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.42\n\ns 42 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 130","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Deciding operational and supply arrangements for water infrastructure","content":"## Deciding operational and supply arrangements for water infrastructure","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.43\n\ns 43 amd 2008 Act No. 34 s 751 sch 2\nom 2014 SL No. 142 s 132","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Matters chief executive must consider","content":"### sec.44 Matters chief executive must consider\n\nIn deciding the operating arrangements and supply requirements for water infrastructure, the chief executive must consider—\nthe impact of the infrastructure’s operation on the following—\nwater quality;\ninstream water levels;\nerosion of the bed and banks of watercourses;\nriparian vegetation;\nthe extent to which artificial variations in instream water levels and flows may adversely affect natural ecosystems;\nrecreation and aesthetic values;\ncultural values, including, for example, cultural values of the traditional owners of the area; and\nthe impact of the infrastructure on the movement of fish and other aquatic species; and\nthe impact on natural ecosystems of the transfer of water between watercourses; and\nthe likelihood of fish deaths caused by the operation of the infrastructure; and\nthe joint operation of all the infrastructure; and\nany system operating plan applying to the plan area; and\nany regional water security program for the SEQ region.\nSubsection (1) does not limit the matters the chief executive may consider.\ns 44 amd 2014 SL No. 142 s 133\n(sec.44-ssec.1) In deciding the operating arrangements and supply requirements for water infrastructure, the chief executive must consider— the impact of the infrastructure’s operation on the following— water quality; instream water levels; erosion of the bed and banks of watercourses; riparian vegetation; the extent to which artificial variations in instream water levels and flows may adversely affect natural ecosystems; recreation and aesthetic values; cultural values, including, for example, cultural values of the traditional owners of the area; and the impact of the infrastructure on the movement of fish and other aquatic species; and the impact on natural ecosystems of the transfer of water between watercourses; and the likelihood of fish deaths caused by the operation of the infrastructure; and the joint operation of all the infrastructure; and any system operating plan applying to the plan area; and any regional water security program for the SEQ region.\n(sec.44-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not limit the matters the chief executive may consider.\n- (a) the impact of the infrastructure’s operation on the following— (i) water quality; (ii) instream water levels; (iii) erosion of the bed and banks of watercourses; (iv) riparian vegetation; (v) the extent to which artificial variations in instream water levels and flows may adversely affect natural ecosystems; (vi) recreation and aesthetic values; (vii) cultural values, including, for example, cultural values of the traditional owners of the area; and\n- (i) water quality;\n- (ii) instream water levels;\n- (iii) erosion of the bed and banks of watercourses;\n- (iv) riparian vegetation;\n- (v) the extent to which artificial variations in instream water levels and flows may adversely affect natural ecosystems;\n- (vi) recreation and aesthetic values;\n- (vii) cultural values, including, for example, cultural values of the traditional owners of the area; and\n- (b) the impact of the infrastructure on the movement of fish and other aquatic species; and\n- (c) the impact on natural ecosystems of the transfer of water between watercourses; and\n- (d) the likelihood of fish deaths caused by the operation of the infrastructure; and\n- (e) the joint operation of all the infrastructure; and\n- (f) any system operating plan applying to the plan area; and\n- (g) any regional water security program for the SEQ region.\n- (i) water quality;\n- (ii) instream water levels;\n- (iii) erosion of the bed and banks of watercourses;\n- (iv) riparian vegetation;\n- (v) the extent to which artificial variations in instream water levels and flows may adversely affect natural ecosystems;\n- (vi) recreation and aesthetic values;\n- (vii) cultural values, including, for example, cultural values of the traditional owners of the area; and","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.45\n\ns 45 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 134","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Converting authorisations to water allocations","content":"## Converting authorisations to water allocations","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for div 6","content":"### sec.46 Definition for div 6\n\nIn this division—\nauthorisation means an authorisation or authority mentioned in section 47 .","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of div 6","content":"### sec.47 Application of div 6\n\nThis division applies only to—\nauthorisations converted, under the resource operations plan, to water allocations; and\nwater allocations converted, under the resource operations plan, from authorisations.\ns 47 amd 2014 SL No. 142 s 135\n- (a) authorisations converted, under the resource operations plan, to water allocations; and\n- (b) water allocations converted, under the resource operations plan, from authorisations.","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Location for taking water","content":"### sec.48 Location for taking water\n\nThe location for taking water stated on a water allocation must include the place at which water could have been taken under the authorisation.","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose to be stated on water allocation","content":"### sec.49 Purpose to be stated on water allocation\n\nThe purpose stated on a water allocation must be ‘any’.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.50\n\ns 50 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 136","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.51\n\ns 51 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 136","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.52\n\ns 52 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 136","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Elements of a water allocation to take unsupplemented water","content":"### sec.53 Elements of a water allocation to take unsupplemented water\n\nA water allocation to take unsupplemented water must state—\nthe maximum rate at which water may be taken under the allocation; and\nthe annual volumetric limit for the allocation.\ns 53 sub 2014 SL No. 142 s 137\n- (a) the maximum rate at which water may be taken under the allocation; and\n- (b) the annual volumetric limit for the allocation.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sec.54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nominal volumes for water allocations to take unsupplemented water","content":"### sec.54 Nominal volumes for water allocations to take unsupplemented water\n\nThe nominal volume for a water allocation in a water allocation group mentioned in schedule 8 , column 1, is the volume decided by the chief executive.\nIn deciding the nominal volume, the chief executive—\nmust have regard to—\nthe local availability of water; and\nthe conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and\nthe annual volumes of water estimated by the chief executive to have been taken under the authorisation during the period, of not more than 10 years, immediately before the commencement of this plan; and\nthe simulated mean annual diversion for the authorisation; and\nthe efficiency of the use of the water mentioned in subparagraph (iii) ; and\nmust ensure the total of the nominal volumes for the water allocations in the water allocation group is not more than the volume stated in schedule 8 , column 2, for the group.\n(sec.54-ssec.1) The nominal volume for a water allocation in a water allocation group mentioned in schedule 8 , column 1, is the volume decided by the chief executive.\n(sec.54-ssec.2) In deciding the nominal volume, the chief executive— must have regard to— the local availability of water; and the conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and the annual volumes of water estimated by the chief executive to have been taken under the authorisation during the period, of not more than 10 years, immediately before the commencement of this plan; and the simulated mean annual diversion for the authorisation; and the efficiency of the use of the water mentioned in subparagraph (iii) ; and must ensure the total of the nominal volumes for the water allocations in the water allocation group is not more than the volume stated in schedule 8 , column 2, for the group.\n- (a) must have regard to— (i) the local availability of water; and (ii) the conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and (iii) the annual volumes of water estimated by the chief executive to have been taken under the authorisation during the period, of not more than 10 years, immediately before the commencement of this plan; and (iv) the simulated mean annual diversion for the authorisation; and (v) the efficiency of the use of the water mentioned in subparagraph (iii) ; and\n- (i) the local availability of water; and\n- (ii) the conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and\n- (iii) the annual volumes of water estimated by the chief executive to have been taken under the authorisation during the period, of not more than 10 years, immediately before the commencement of this plan; and\n- (iv) the simulated mean annual diversion for the authorisation; and\n- (v) the efficiency of the use of the water mentioned in subparagraph (iii) ; and\n- (b) must ensure the total of the nominal volumes for the water allocations in the water allocation group is not more than the volume stated in schedule 8 , column 2, for the group.\n- (i) the local availability of water; and\n- (ii) the conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and\n- (iii) the annual volumes of water estimated by the chief executive to have been taken under the authorisation during the period, of not more than 10 years, immediately before the commencement of this plan; and\n- (iv) the simulated mean annual diversion for the authorisation; and\n- (v) the efficiency of the use of the water mentioned in subparagraph (iii) ; and","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Annual volumetric limit for taking unsupplemented water","content":"### sec.55 Annual volumetric limit for taking unsupplemented water\n\nThe annual volumetric limit for a water allocation to take unsupplemented water is—\nfor an authorisation that states the volume of water that may be taken in a period of 12 months—the volume stated on the authorisation; and\nfor an authorisation that states the area that may be irrigated—the volume decided by the chief executive having regard to the volume of water required to efficiently irrigate the area, but not more than the volume, expressed in megalitres, calculated by multiplying the area, in hectares, by 6; and\nfor another authorisation—the volume decided by the chief executive having regard to—\nthe conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and\nthe water taking capacity of any works, being used or authorised to be used, for taking water under the authorisation; and\nthe annual volumes of water estimated by the chief executive to have been taken under the authorisation during the period, of not more than 10 years, immediately before the commencement of this plan; and\nthe efficiency of the use of the water mentioned in subparagraph (iii) .\nSubsection (1) (c) does not limit the matters the chief executive may consider.\n(sec.55-ssec.1) The annual volumetric limit for a water allocation to take unsupplemented water is— for an authorisation that states the volume of water that may be taken in a period of 12 months—the volume stated on the authorisation; and for an authorisation that states the area that may be irrigated—the volume decided by the chief executive having regard to the volume of water required to efficiently irrigate the area, but not more than the volume, expressed in megalitres, calculated by multiplying the area, in hectares, by 6; and for another authorisation—the volume decided by the chief executive having regard to— the conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and the water taking capacity of any works, being used or authorised to be used, for taking water under the authorisation; and the annual volumes of water estimated by the chief executive to have been taken under the authorisation during the period, of not more than 10 years, immediately before the commencement of this plan; and the efficiency of the use of the water mentioned in subparagraph (iii) .\n(sec.55-ssec.2) Subsection (1) (c) does not limit the matters the chief executive may consider.\n- (a) for an authorisation that states the volume of water that may be taken in a period of 12 months—the volume stated on the authorisation; and\n- (b) for an authorisation that states the area that may be irrigated—the volume decided by the chief executive having regard to the volume of water required to efficiently irrigate the area, but not more than the volume, expressed in megalitres, calculated by multiplying the area, in hectares, by 6; and\n- (c) for another authorisation—the volume decided by the chief executive having regard to— (i) the conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and (ii) the water taking capacity of any works, being used or authorised to be used, for taking water under the authorisation; and (iii) the annual volumes of water estimated by the chief executive to have been taken under the authorisation during the period, of not more than 10 years, immediately before the commencement of this plan; and (iv) the efficiency of the use of the water mentioned in subparagraph (iii) .\n- (i) the conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and\n- (ii) the water taking capacity of any works, being used or authorised to be used, for taking water under the authorisation; and\n- (iii) the annual volumes of water estimated by the chief executive to have been taken under the authorisation during the period, of not more than 10 years, immediately before the commencement of this plan; and\n- (iv) the efficiency of the use of the water mentioned in subparagraph (iii) .\n- (i) the conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and\n- (ii) the water taking capacity of any works, being used or authorised to be used, for taking water under the authorisation; and\n- (iii) the annual volumes of water estimated by the chief executive to have been taken under the authorisation during the period, of not more than 10 years, immediately before the commencement of this plan; and\n- (iv) the efficiency of the use of the water mentioned in subparagraph (iii) .","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.56","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.56\n\ns 56 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 138","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sec.57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Maximum rates for taking unsupplemented water","content":"### sec.57 Maximum rates for taking unsupplemented water\n\nThe maximum rate at which unsupplemented water may be taken under a water allocation is—\nfor an authorisation that states a maximum rate—the rate stated on the authorisation; and\nfor an authorisation that does not state a maximum rate but for which a related development permit states a pump size mentioned in schedule 9 , column 1—\nif the authorisation holder satisfies the chief executive that the actual rate at which water can be taken is different from the rate stated in schedule 9 , column 2, for the pump size—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to—\nthe conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and\nthe water taking capacity of the pump to which the development permit relates (the existing pump ) under normal operating conditions; and\nthe irrigation or water distribution system related to the existing pump during the period of not more than 10 years immediately before the commencement of this plan; and\nthe efficiency of the water use mentioned in subsubparagraph (C); or\notherwise—the rate stated in schedule 9 , column 2, for the pump size; and\nfor an authorisation that does not state a maximum rate but for which a related development permit states a pump size other than a pump size mentioned in schedule 9 , column 1—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to the matters mentioned in paragraph (b) (i) (A) to (D); and\nfor another authorisation—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to—\nthe nature of the authorisation; and\nan estimate of the rate, or measurement of the actual rate, at which water is taken under the authorisation.\n- (a) for an authorisation that states a maximum rate—the rate stated on the authorisation; and\n- (b) for an authorisation that does not state a maximum rate but for which a related development permit states a pump size mentioned in schedule 9 , column 1— (i) if the authorisation holder satisfies the chief executive that the actual rate at which water can be taken is different from the rate stated in schedule 9 , column 2, for the pump size—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to— (A) the conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and (B) the water taking capacity of the pump to which the development permit relates (the existing pump ) under normal operating conditions; and (C) the irrigation or water distribution system related to the existing pump during the period of not more than 10 years immediately before the commencement of this plan; and (D) the efficiency of the water use mentioned in subsubparagraph (C); or (ii) otherwise—the rate stated in schedule 9 , column 2, for the pump size; and\n- (i) if the authorisation holder satisfies the chief executive that the actual rate at which water can be taken is different from the rate stated in schedule 9 , column 2, for the pump size—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to— (A) the conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and (B) the water taking capacity of the pump to which the development permit relates (the existing pump ) under normal operating conditions; and (C) the irrigation or water distribution system related to the existing pump during the period of not more than 10 years immediately before the commencement of this plan; and (D) the efficiency of the water use mentioned in subsubparagraph (C); or\n- (A) the conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and\n- (B) the water taking capacity of the pump to which the development permit relates (the existing pump ) under normal operating conditions; and\n- (C) the irrigation or water distribution system related to the existing pump during the period of not more than 10 years immediately before the commencement of this plan; and\n- (D) the efficiency of the water use mentioned in subsubparagraph (C); or\n- (ii) otherwise—the rate stated in schedule 9 , column 2, for the pump size; and\n- (c) for an authorisation that does not state a maximum rate but for which a related development permit states a pump size other than a pump size mentioned in schedule 9 , column 1—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to the matters mentioned in paragraph (b) (i) (A) to (D); and\n- (d) for another authorisation—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to— (i) the nature of the authorisation; and (ii) an estimate of the rate, or measurement of the actual rate, at which water is taken under the authorisation.\n- (i) the nature of the authorisation; and\n- (ii) an estimate of the rate, or measurement of the actual rate, at which water is taken under the authorisation.\n- (i) if the authorisation holder satisfies the chief executive that the actual rate at which water can be taken is different from the rate stated in schedule 9 , column 2, for the pump size—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to— (A) the conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and (B) the water taking capacity of the pump to which the development permit relates (the existing pump ) under normal operating conditions; and (C) the irrigation or water distribution system related to the existing pump during the period of not more than 10 years immediately before the commencement of this plan; and (D) the efficiency of the water use mentioned in subsubparagraph (C); or\n- (A) the conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and\n- (B) the water taking capacity of the pump to which the development permit relates (the existing pump ) under normal operating conditions; and\n- (C) the irrigation or water distribution system related to the existing pump during the period of not more than 10 years immediately before the commencement of this plan; and\n- (D) the efficiency of the water use mentioned in subsubparagraph (C); or\n- (ii) otherwise—the rate stated in schedule 9 , column 2, for the pump size; and\n- (A) the conditions under which water may be taken under the authorisation; and\n- (B) the water taking capacity of the pump to which the development permit relates (the existing pump ) under normal operating conditions; and\n- (C) the irrigation or water distribution system related to the existing pump during the period of not more than 10 years immediately before the commencement of this plan; and\n- (D) the efficiency of the water use mentioned in subsubparagraph (C); or\n- (i) the nature of the authorisation; and\n- (ii) an estimate of the rate, or measurement of the actual rate, at which water is taken under the authorisation.","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sec.58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions for water allocations to take unsupplemented water","content":"### sec.58 Conditions for water allocations to take unsupplemented water\n\nIn deciding the conditions under which water may be taken under a water allocation to take unsupplemented water, the chief executive must have regard to the conditions stated on the relevant authorisation.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sec.59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Water allocation groups for water allocations to take unsupplemented water","content":"### sec.59 Water allocation groups for water allocations to take unsupplemented water\n\nA water allocation to take unsupplemented water in a subcatchment area mentioned in schedule 10 , column 1, belongs to—\nfor an authorisation for town water supply purposes—the water allocation group (class A) mentioned opposite the subcatchment area in schedule 10 , column 2; and\nfor an authorisation that states the area that may be irrigated or the volume of water that may be taken in a period of 12 months, other than an authorisation for town water supply purposes or stock or domestic purposes—the water allocation group (class B) mentioned opposite the subcatchment area in schedule 10 , column 3; and\nfor other authorisations to take unsupplemented water in the area of the Logan River Water Supply Scheme—the water allocation group (class C) mentioned opposite the subcatchment area in schedule 10 , column 4; and\nfor other authorisations—the water allocation group (class D) mentioned opposite the subcatchment area in schedule 10 , column 5.\n- (a) for an authorisation for town water supply purposes—the water allocation group (class A) mentioned opposite the subcatchment area in schedule 10 , column 2; and\n- (b) for an authorisation that states the area that may be irrigated or the volume of water that may be taken in a period of 12 months, other than an authorisation for town water supply purposes or stock or domestic purposes—the water allocation group (class B) mentioned opposite the subcatchment area in schedule 10 , column 3; and\n- (c) for other authorisations to take unsupplemented water in the area of the Logan River Water Supply Scheme—the water allocation group (class C) mentioned opposite the subcatchment area in schedule 10 , column 4; and\n- (d) for other authorisations—the water allocation group (class D) mentioned opposite the subcatchment area in schedule 10 , column 5.","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Water licences to take unsupplemented water","content":"## Water licences to take unsupplemented water","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sec.60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amending water licences to take unsupplemented water","content":"### sec.60 Amending water licences to take unsupplemented water\n\nThis section applies to a water licence to take unsupplemented water in force on the commencement of this plan.\nThe licence may be amended under a process in the resource operations plan to state the following—\nthe purpose for which water may be taken under the licence;\nthe annual volumetric limit for the licence;\nthe maximum rate at which water may be taken under the licence;\nthe flow conditions for the licence.\ns 60 amd 2014 SL No. 142 s 139\n(sec.60-ssec.1) This section applies to a water licence to take unsupplemented water in force on the commencement of this plan.\n(sec.60-ssec.2) The licence may be amended under a process in the resource operations plan to state the following— the purpose for which water may be taken under the licence; the annual volumetric limit for the licence; the maximum rate at which water may be taken under the licence; the flow conditions for the licence.\n- (a) the purpose for which water may be taken under the licence;\n- (b) the annual volumetric limit for the licence;\n- (c) the maximum rate at which water may be taken under the licence;\n- (d) the flow conditions for the licence.","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"sec.61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Annual volumetric limit for taking unsupplemented water","content":"### sec.61 Annual volumetric limit for taking unsupplemented water\n\nThe annual volumetric limit to take unsupplemented water for a water licence mentioned in section 60 is the annual volumetric limit mentioned in section 55 or decided by the chief executive under that section as if the water licence were a water allocation.\ns 61 sub 2014 SL No. 142 s 140","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"sec.62","sectionType":"section","heading":"Maximum rates for taking unsupplemented water","content":"### sec.62 Maximum rates for taking unsupplemented water\n\nThe maximum rate at which unsupplemented water may be taken under a water licence mentioned in section 60 is the maximum rate mentioned in section 57 or decided by the chief executive under that section as if the water licence were a water allocation.\ns 62 sub 2014 SL No. 142 s 140","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.8","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"sec.63","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.63\n\ns 63 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 141","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"sec.64","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.64\n\ns 64 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 141","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.9","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"## Miscellaneous","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"sec.65","sectionType":"section","heading":"Releasing water through fish ways","content":"### sec.65 Releasing water through fish ways\n\nIf water to which this plan applies can be released from a dam or weir through fish ways, the environmental management rules in the resource operations plan must provide for the release.","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"sec.66","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.66\n\ns 66 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 142","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Monitoring and reporting requirements","content":"# Monitoring and reporting requirements","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"sec.67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Monitoring and reporting requirements","content":"### sec.67 Monitoring and reporting requirements\n\nTo help the Minister assess the effectiveness of the management strategies for achieving the outcomes mentioned in part 3 , the resource operations plan must state—\nthe monitoring requirements for water and natural ecosystems for this plan; and\nthe reporting requirements for this plan for operators of infrastructure interfering with water in the plan area.\nAlso, a monitoring requirement for this plan is to monitor groundwater levels in the plan area.\nSubsections (1) and (2) do not limit the monitoring requirements the chief executive may impose for this plan.\ns 67 sub 2014 SL No. 142 s 143\n(sec.67-ssec.1) To help the Minister assess the effectiveness of the management strategies for achieving the outcomes mentioned in part 3 , the resource operations plan must state— the monitoring requirements for water and natural ecosystems for this plan; and the reporting requirements for this plan for operators of infrastructure interfering with water in the plan area.\n(sec.67-ssec.2) Also, a monitoring requirement for this plan is to monitor groundwater levels in the plan area.\n(sec.67-ssec.3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not limit the monitoring requirements the chief executive may impose for this plan.\n- (a) the monitoring requirements for water and natural ecosystems for this plan; and\n- (b) the reporting requirements for this plan for operators of infrastructure interfering with water in the plan area.","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"sec.68","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.68\n\ns 68 sub 2014 SL No. 142 s 143\nom 2016 SL No. 216 s 146 sch 20","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"sec.69","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.69\n\ns 69 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 143","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"sec.70","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.70\n\ns 70 om 2014 SL No. 142 s 143","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Implementing and amending this plan","content":"# Implementing and amending this plan","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"sec.71","sectionType":"section","heading":"Priorities for converting to, or granting, water allocations","content":"### sec.71 Priorities for converting to, or granting, water allocations\n\nEach area described in schedule 11 is a priority area for this plan for the conversion to, or granting of, water allocations.","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"sec.72","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.72\n\ns 72 amd 2008 Act No. 34 s 751 sch 2\nom 2014 SL No. 142 s 144","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"sec.73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minor or stated amendment of plan— Act , s 57","content":"### sec.73 Minor or stated amendment of plan— Act , s 57\n\nThe following types of amendment may be made to this plan under section 57 (b) of the Act —\nan amendment or addition of an environmental flow objective if the amendment or addition achieves an equivalent or improved ecological outcome without adversely affecting the water allocation security objectives or the outcomes under part 3 ;\nan amendment or addition of a water allocation security objective if the amendment or addition does not adversely affect existing water allocations, environmental flow objectives or the outcomes under part 3 ;\nan amendment or addition of a priority area;\nan amendment or addition of a node;\nan amendment or addition of a priority group;\nan amendment or addition of a water allocation group;\nan amendment to subdivide a subcatchment area or amalgamate subcatchment areas;\nan amendment to subdivide a volume, or amalgamate volumes, stated in schedule 8 ;\nan amendment or addition of a monitoring or reporting requirement under part 6 .\n- (a) an amendment or addition of an environmental flow objective if the amendment or addition achieves an equivalent or improved ecological outcome without adversely affecting the water allocation security objectives or the outcomes under part 3 ;\n- (b) an amendment or addition of a water allocation security objective if the amendment or addition does not adversely affect existing water allocations, environmental flow objectives or the outcomes under part 3 ;\n- (c) an amendment or addition of a priority area;\n- (d) an amendment or addition of a node;\n- (e) an amendment or addition of a priority group;\n- (f) an amendment or addition of a water allocation group;\n- (g) an amendment to subdivide a subcatchment area or amalgamate subcatchment areas;\n- (h) an amendment to subdivide a volume, or amalgamate volumes, stated in schedule 8 ;\n- (i) an amendment or addition of a monitoring or reporting requirement under part 6 .","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"sec.74","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amending or replacing plan","content":"### sec.74 Amending or replacing plan\n\nThe Minister must consider amending this plan or preparing a new plan to replace this plan if the Minister is satisfied—\nin relation to this plan’s outcomes under part 3 —\nwater entitlements in the plan area are not sufficient to meet water needs sourced from the plan area having regard to—\nthe extent to which water is being taken under the water entitlements; and\nthe efficiency of present, and expected future, water use; and\nemerging requirements for additional water; and\nalternative water sources including, for example, recycled water and water savings from improvements in the efficiency of water use; and\nthe likely timeframe in which additional water will be required; and\nthere are economically viable and ecologically sustainable uses for additional water; or\nthis plan’s ecological outcomes under section 10 or 11 are not being achieved; or\nthis plan is inconsistent with the SEQ regional plan.\n- (a) in relation to this plan’s outcomes under part 3 — (i) water entitlements in the plan area are not sufficient to meet water needs sourced from the plan area having regard to— (A) the extent to which water is being taken under the water entitlements; and (B) the efficiency of present, and expected future, water use; and (C) emerging requirements for additional water; and (D) alternative water sources including, for example, recycled water and water savings from improvements in the efficiency of water use; and (E) the likely timeframe in which additional water will be required; and (ii) there are economically viable and ecologically sustainable uses for additional water; or\n- (i) water entitlements in the plan area are not sufficient to meet water needs sourced from the plan area having regard to— (A) the extent to which water is being taken under the water entitlements; and (B) the efficiency of present, and expected future, water use; and (C) emerging requirements for additional water; and (D) alternative water sources including, for example, recycled water and water savings from improvements in the efficiency of water use; and (E) the likely timeframe in which additional water will be required; and\n- (A) the extent to which water is being taken under the water entitlements; and\n- (B) the efficiency of present, and expected future, water use; and\n- (C) emerging requirements for additional water; and\n- (D) alternative water sources including, for example, recycled water and water savings from improvements in the efficiency of water use; and\n- (E) the likely timeframe in which additional water will be required; and\n- (ii) there are economically viable and ecologically sustainable uses for additional water; or\n- (b) this plan’s ecological outcomes under section 10 or 11 are not being achieved; or\n- (c) this plan is inconsistent with the SEQ regional plan.\n- (i) water entitlements in the plan area are not sufficient to meet water needs sourced from the plan area having regard to— (A) the extent to which water is being taken under the water entitlements; and (B) the efficiency of present, and expected future, water use; and (C) emerging requirements for additional water; and (D) alternative water sources including, for example, recycled water and water savings from improvements in the efficiency of water use; and (E) the likely timeframe in which additional water will be required; and\n- (A) the extent to which water is being taken under the water entitlements; and\n- (B) the efficiency of present, and expected future, water use; and\n- (C) emerging requirements for additional water; and\n- (D) alternative water sources including, for example, recycled water and water savings from improvements in the efficiency of water use; and\n- (E) the likely timeframe in which additional water will be required; and\n- (ii) there are economically viable and ecologically sustainable uses for additional water; or\n- (A) the extent to which water is being taken under the water entitlements; and\n- (B) the efficiency of present, and expected future, water use; and\n- (C) emerging requirements for additional water; and\n- (D) alternative water sources including, for example, recycled water and water savings from improvements in the efficiency of water use; and\n- (E) the likely timeframe in which additional water will be required; and","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Low flow objectives","content":"# Low flow objectives","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"Table 1","content":"### sch.5-sec Table 1\n\nAt each node mentioned in table 1, column 1, the 50% daily flow for the pre-development flow pattern for a water flow season is stated in column 2 of the table.\nColumn 1\nColumn 2\nNode\n50% daily flow in megalitres\nFeb–April water flow season\nMay–July water flow season\nAug–Nov water flow season\nDec–Jan water flow season\nA\n21\n12\n7\n9\nB\n40\n21\n10\n26\nC\n77\n48\n29\n37\nD\n59\n42\n28\n33\nE\n9\n6\n3\n5\nF\n72\n43\n26\n37\nG\n585\n318\n185\n327\nAt each node mentioned in table 2, column 1, the percentage of the total number of days in a water flow season in the simulation period that the 50% daily flow for the plan scenario flow pattern stated for the water flow season in table 1 is equalled or exceeded be at least the percentage stated in column 2 of the table for the water flow season.\nColumn 1\nColumn 2\nNode\nFeb–April water flow season\nMay–July water flow season\nAug–Nov water flow season\nDec–Jan water flow season\nA\n41\n41\n43\n41\nB\n41\n40\n42\n40\nC\n35\n34\n23\n32\nD\n35\n34\n19\n19\nE\n42\n43\n37\n41\nF\n35\n34\n27\n32\nG\n30\n25\n13\n21\nAt each node mentioned in table 3, column 1, the 90% daily flow for the pre-development flow pattern for a water flow season is stated in column 2 of the table.\nColumn 1\nColumn 2\nNode\n90% daily flow in megalitres\nFeb–April water flow season\nMay–July water flow season\nAug–Nov water flow season\nDec–Jan water flow season\nA\n1\n1\n0\n0\nB\n2\n2\n0\n1\nC\n17\n18\n11\n9\nD\n12\n12\n7\n5\nE\n0\n1\n0\n0\nF\n14\n15\n7\n6\nG\n110\n108\n47\n54\nAt each node mentioned in table 4, column 1, the percentage of the total number of days in a water flow season in the simulation period that the 90% daily flow for the plan scenario flow pattern stated for the water flow season in table 3 is equalled or exceeded be at least the percentage stated in column 2 of the table for the water flow season.\nColumn 1\nColumn 2\nNode\nFeb–April water flow season\nMay–July water flow season\nAug–Nov water flow season\nDec–Jan water flow season\nA\n80\n83\n81\n80\nB\n80\n78\n77\n81\nC\n70\n66\n35\n43\nD\n51\n57\n27\n25\nE\n79\n76\n60\n58\nF\n71\n71\n41\n45\nG\n53\n38\n29\n44\nAt each node mentioned in table 5, column 1, the percentage of the total number of days in the simulation period on which the daily flow is less than 1ML be between the minimum and maximum percentages stated for the node in column 2 of the table.\nColumn 1\nColumn 2\nNode\nMinimum-maximum percentage\nA\n11–19\nB\n8–26\nC\n0–2\nD\n0–4\nE\n14–55\nF\n7–61\nG\n0–24\nAt each node mentioned in table 6, column 1, minimise the extent to which—\nthe number of periods of no flow of at least 1 month but less than 3 months in the simulation period is less than the minimum or more than the maximum number stated for the node in column 2 of the table; and\nthe number of periods of no flow of at least 3 months but less than 6 months in the simulation period is less than the minimum or more than the maximum number stated for the node in column 3 of the table; and\nthe number of periods of no flow of at least 6 months in the simulation period is less than the minimum or more than the maximum number stated for the node in column 4 of the table.\nColumn 1\nColumn 2\nColumn 3\nColumn 4\nNode\nMinimum-maximum\nMinimum-maximum\nMinimum-maximum\nA\n6–26\n0–3\n0–0\nB\n8–45\n1–12\n0–0\nC\n0–2\n—\n—\nD\n0–4\n—\n—\nE\n12–73\n1–29\n0–6\nF\n0–127\n0–38\n0–11\nG\n0–17\n0–2\n0–0\n(sch.5-sec-ssec.1) At each node mentioned in table 1, column 1, the 50% daily flow for the pre-development flow pattern for a water flow season is stated in column 2 of the table. Column 1 Column 2 Node 50% daily flow in megalitres Feb–April water flow season May–July water flow season Aug–Nov water flow season Dec–Jan water flow season A 21 12 7 9 B 40 21 10 26 C 77 48 29 37 D 59 42 28 33 E 9 6 3 5 F 72 43 26 37 G 585 318 185 327\n(sch.5-sec-ssec.2) At each node mentioned in table 2, column 1, the percentage of the total number of days in a water flow season in the simulation period that the 50% daily flow for the plan scenario flow pattern stated for the water flow season in table 1 is equalled or exceeded be at least the percentage stated in column 2 of the table for the water flow season. Column 1 Column 2 Node Feb–April water flow season May–July water flow season Aug–Nov water flow season Dec–Jan water flow season A 41 41 43 41 B 41 40 42 40 C 35 34 23 32 D 35 34 19 19 E 42 43 37 41 F 35 34 27 32 G 30 25 13 21\n(sch.5-sec-ssec.3) At each node mentioned in table 3, column 1, the 90% daily flow for the pre-development flow pattern for a water flow season is stated in column 2 of the table. Column 1 Column 2 Node 90% daily flow in megalitres Feb–April water flow season May–July water flow season Aug–Nov water flow season Dec–Jan water flow season A 1 1 0 0 B 2 2 0 1 C 17 18 11 9 D 12 12 7 5 E 0 1 0 0 F 14 15 7 6 G 110 108 47 54\n(sch.5-sec-ssec.4) At each node mentioned in table 4, column 1, the percentage of the total number of days in a water flow season in the simulation period that the 90% daily flow for the plan scenario flow pattern stated for the water flow season in table 3 is equalled or exceeded be at least the percentage stated in column 2 of the table for the water flow season. Column 1 Column 2 Node Feb–April water flow season May–July water flow season Aug–Nov water flow season Dec–Jan water flow season A 80 83 81 80 B 80 78 77 81 C 70 66 35 43 D 51 57 27 25 E 79 76 60 58 F 71 71 41 45 G 53 38 29 44\n(sch.5-sec-ssec.5) At each node mentioned in table 5, column 1, the percentage of the total number of days in the simulation period on which the daily flow is less than 1ML be between the minimum and maximum percentages stated for the node in column 2 of the table. Column 1 Column 2 Node Minimum-maximum percentage A 11–19 B 8–26 C 0–2 D 0–4 E 14–55 F 7–61 G 0–24\n(sch.5-sec-ssec.6) At each node mentioned in table 6, column 1, minimise the extent to which— the number of periods of no flow of at least 1 month but less than 3 months in the simulation period is less than the minimum or more than the maximum number stated for the node in column 2 of the table; and the number of periods of no flow of at least 3 months but less than 6 months in the simulation period is less than the minimum or more than the maximum number stated for the node in column 3 of the table; and the number of periods of no flow of at least 6 months in the simulation period is less than the minimum or more than the maximum number stated for the node in column 4 of the table. Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Node Minimum-maximum Minimum-maximum Minimum-maximum A 6–26 0–3 0–0 B 8–45 1–12 0–0 C 0–2 — — D 0–4 — — E 12–73 1–29 0–6 F 0–127 0–38 0–11 G 0–17 0–2 0–0\n- (a) the number of periods of no flow of at least 1 month but less than 3 months in the simulation period is less than the minimum or more than the maximum number stated for the node in column 2 of the table; and\n- (b) the number of periods of no flow of at least 3 months but less than 6 months in the simulation period is less than the minimum or more than the maximum number stated for the node in column 3 of the table; and\n- (c) the number of periods of no flow of at least 6 months in the simulation period is less than the minimum or more than the maximum number stated for the node in column 4 of the table.","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Medium to high flow objectives","content":"# Medium to high flow objectives","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Seasonal flow objectives","content":"# Seasonal flow objectives","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Supplemented water","content":"# Supplemented water","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sch.6-sec\n\nFor water allocations in a high priority group in the Logan River Water Supply Scheme—\nthe monthly supplemented water sharing index be at least 95%; and\nthe extent to which it is less than 99% be minimised.\nFor water allocations in a medium priority group in the Logan River Water Supply Scheme—\nthe monthly supplemented water sharing index be at least 80%; and\nthe extent to which it is less than 85% be minimised.\n(sch.6-sec-ssec.1) For water allocations in a high priority group in the Logan River Water Supply Scheme— the monthly supplemented water sharing index be at least 95%; and the extent to which it is less than 99% be minimised.\n(sch.6-sec-ssec.2) For water allocations in a medium priority group in the Logan River Water Supply Scheme— the monthly supplemented water sharing index be at least 80%; and the extent to which it is less than 85% be minimised.\n- (a) the monthly supplemented water sharing index be at least 95%; and\n- (b) the extent to which it is less than 99% be minimised.\n- (a) the monthly supplemented water sharing index be at least 80%; and\n- (b) the extent to which it is less than 85% be minimised.","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Unsupplemented water","content":"# Unsupplemented water","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec-oc.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Table 1","content":"### sch.6-sec-oc.2 Table 1\n\nFor water allocations in a water allocation group mentioned in table 1, column 1—\nthe mean unsupplemented water sharing index be at least the volume stated, for the group, in table 1, column 2; and\nthe extent to which the 70% unsupplemented water sharing index is less than the percentage stated, for the group, in table 1, column 3, be minimised; and\nthe 95% unsupplemented water sharing index be at least the percentage stated, for the group, in table 1, column 4.\nColumn 1\nColumn 2\nColumn 3\nColumn 4\nWater allocation group\nMean unsupplemented water sharing index—volume in megalitres\n70% unsupplemented water sharing index—\npercentage\n95% unsupplemented water sharing index—\npercentage\n8A\n982\n—\n56\n9A\n285\n—\n99\n1B\n30\n81\n—\n2B\n156\n83\n—\n3B\n2,057\n85\n—\n4B\n417\n79\n—\n5B\n4,540\n94\n—\n6B\n6,241\n90\n—\n7B\n1,893\n87\n—\n8B\n9,192\n83\n—\n9B\n4,299\n86\n—\n1C\n23\n—\n—\n3C\n6,037\n86\n—\n3D\n486\n87\n—\n4D\n43\n49\n—\n5D\n129\n89\n—\n6D\n136\n86\n—\n7D\n1,176\n81\n—\n8D\n4,487\n84\n—\n9D\n2,036\n81\n—\n(sch.6-sec-oc.2-ssec.1) For water allocations in a water allocation group mentioned in table 1, column 1— the mean unsupplemented water sharing index be at least the volume stated, for the group, in table 1, column 2; and the extent to which the 70% unsupplemented water sharing index is less than the percentage stated, for the group, in table 1, column 3, be minimised; and the 95% unsupplemented water sharing index be at least the percentage stated, for the group, in table 1, column 4. Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Water allocation group Mean unsupplemented water sharing index—volume in megalitres 70% unsupplemented water sharing index— percentage 95% unsupplemented water sharing index— percentage 8A 982 — 56 9A 285 — 99 1B 30 81 — 2B 156 83 — 3B 2,057 85 — 4B 417 79 — 5B 4,540 94 — 6B 6,241 90 — 7B 1,893 87 — 8B 9,192 83 — 9B 4,299 86 — 1C 23 — — 3C 6,037 86 — 3D 486 87 — 4D 43 49 — 5D 129 89 — 6D 136 86 — 7D 1,176 81 — 8D 4,487 84 — 9D 2,036 81 —\n- (a) the mean unsupplemented water sharing index be at least the volume stated, for the group, in table 1, column 2; and\n- (b) the extent to which the 70% unsupplemented water sharing index is less than the percentage stated, for the group, in table 1, column 3, be minimised; and\n- (c) the 95% unsupplemented water sharing index be at least the percentage stated, for the group, in table 1, column 4.","sortOrder":99}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The plan's original scope has been narrowed over time through significant amendments. Sections 30–42 (likely dealing with operational or allocation matters), sections 43, 45, 50–52, 56, 63–64, 66, 68–70, and 72 were all omitted by 2014 amendments (SL No. 142 s 130–144), representing a substantial reduction in the plan's operative content. Section 8 was amended in 2016–2017 to exclude springs connected to the Great Artesian Basin, clarifying and slightly narrowing the water types covered. The overall effect is that detailed implementation provisions originally in the plan have been removed, with implementation increasingly delegated to the resource operations plan rather than being specified in the water plan itself."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple interlocking legal instruments referenced (resource operations plan, system operating plans, SEQ regional plan, State Development and Public Works Organisation Act, Great Artesian Basin Water Plan)","Highly technical hydrological performance indicators requiring specialist knowledge (e.g. 'unsupplemented water sharing index', 'IQQM computer program simulation', 'pre-development flow pattern', 'mean annual diversion')","Detailed numerical schedules (flow tables by node, seasonal flow seasons, volumetric caps by water allocation group) embedded in the operative provisions","Multiple tiered classification systems for water allocations (Class A, B, C, D groups) with different security objectives applying to each","Distinction between 'supplemented' and 'unsupplemented' water requiring different legal and technical treatment","Conversion regime for historical authorisations with multiple calculation pathways depending on the type of original authorisation","Numerous sections omitted by subsequent amendments (2014 SL No. 142), creating gaps in the numbering that make the structure difficult to follow","Geographic complexity with 7 measurement nodes, multiple named subcatchment areas, and cross-references to digitally held boundary data not visible in the text","Balancing of competing objectives (economic use, ecological outcomes, cultural values, regional planning consistency) without clear hierarchy in many situations","Interactions with other water plans (Great Artesian Basin) require understanding of what water is and is not covered"],"plain_english_summary":"## Water Plan (Logan Basin) 2007 — What It Means For You\n\nThis is a Queensland government plan that controls **who can use water, how much they can take, and under what conditions** across the Logan River Basin — a large catchment area in south-east Queensland covering waterways like the Logan River, Albert River, Canungra Creek and their tributaries, flowing down toward Moreton Bay.\n\n### Who does this affect?\n- **Farmers and irrigators** who pump water from rivers and creeks\n- **Town water suppliers** (including local councils and the regional water grid)\n- **Businesses and industry** needing water from the basin\n- **Environmental managers** and those concerned with river health\n- **Traditional owners** with cultural connections to waterways\n- **Developers** of major water infrastructure\n\n### What does it do?\n\n**1. Sets the rules for how much water can be taken**\nThe plan caps the total amount of water that can be drawn from the basin. Government officials (the 'chief executive') cannot approve new water-taking that would increase the average total volume already being used — think of it as a hard ceiling on water extraction.\n\n**2. Protects rivers and wetlands ('environmental flow objectives')**\nSpecific measurement points ('nodes') along rivers have minimum flow targets. The plan sets detailed requirements — for example, how often rivers must flow at certain levels, how many dry periods are acceptable, and seasonal flow patterns — to keep ecosystems healthy. Areas like the Logan-Albert estuary, Carbrook wetlands, and various creek systems have special ecological protections.\n\n**3. Converts old water licences into modern 'water allocations'**\nOld-style water licences (permissions to take water) are being converted into formal 'water allocations' (a more clearly defined, tradeable right). The plan sets out how this conversion happens — including how volume limits and pumping rates are calculated from historical usage.\n\n**4. Manages a reserve of unallocated water**\nSome water is kept in reserve in three categories:\n- **General reserve**: can be granted to new users for any purpose\n- **Strategic reserve**: only for major state-significant infrastructure projects\n- **Town water supply reserve**: up to 150 megalitres per year from Canungra Creek for the regional water grid\n\n**5. Protects waterholes and lakes**\nTaking water from waterholes or lakes requires special conditions — water can generally only be taken when levels are healthy, and cultural values (including Indigenous cultural values) must be protected.\n\n**6. Requires monitoring**\nOperators of water infrastructure must report on what they're doing. Groundwater levels must be monitored. This helps track whether the plan's goals are being met.\n\n**7. Links to the broader SEQ (South East Queensland) regional plan**\nWater decisions must be consistent with the wider regional planning framework for South East Queensland.\n\n### The bottom line\nIf you want to take water from the Logan Basin — whether for farming, town supply, or industry — this plan determines whether you can, how much, and under what conditions. It tries to balance human water needs against keeping rivers, wetlands, and ecosystems alive and healthy."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The text itself records amendment and omission activity and provides explicit amendment mechanisms, indicating the plan’s scope has been modified since its initial form. The instrument includes a list of permitted minor/stated amendments (sec 73) and requires the Minister to consider amendment or replacement when certain conditions occur (sec 74). Several sections are marked as omitted by later subordinate legislation (for example, sections 30–42 and others noted as ‘om’ with 2014 references), which demonstrates that material parts of the plan have been changed after the original enactment. Mechanically, these changes affect which provisions remain operative and delegate implementation detail to the resource operations plan (secs 22, 60), so the plan as currently presented differs in scope and form from its original text."},"complexity_factors":["Technical modelling requirement (IQQM) as the standard assessment tool and the possibility of alternative methods requiring chief executive approval (sec 18).","Numerous numeric objectives and thresholds in schedules (schedule 5 and schedule 6) that must be met and model-tested.","Wide-ranging discretionary powers vested in the chief executive to decide volumes, rates, and approvals (secs 18, 23, 54–57, 44).","Multiple allocation pathways and reserve types (general, strategic, town) with distinct decision rules and priorities (secs 21–29).","Detailed conversion rules for legacy authorisations to statutory water allocations with multiple cross-references (divisions 6 and 7; secs 46–62).","Monitoring and reporting requirements tied to resource operations plans and infrastructure operators, creating operational compliance complexity (sec 67).","Cross-references to other instruments and plans (resource operations plan, system operating plans, SEQ regional plan) increasing interdependence and implementation coordination (secs 22, 23, 44, 74)."],"plain_english_summary":"What this instrument does (mechanically)\n\n- Defines the geographic area the plan covers and the water it regulates: water in watercourses, lakes and certain springs within the mapped plan area (secs 4, 5, 6, 8; schedule references).  The exact boundaries are held in digital form by the Department (sec 6).\n- States the plan’s purposes: to define water availability, provide a framework for sustainable management and allocations, set priorities for future water needs, and provide for reversing ecosystem degradation where practicable (sec 2).\n- Sets outcomes and performance targets: general outcomes for the plan area (e.g. protect water allocations, encourage efficient use, protect ecosystems, allow cultural uses) (sec 10), and specific ecological outcomes for named parts of the catchment (sec 11). Environmental flow and water-allocation security objectives are set out in schedules (sec 13, sec 15; schedules 5 and 6 contain numeric objectives).\n- Requires decisions about allocation and management (except some license reinstatements and certain government supply grants) to be consistent with the environmental flow and water-allocation security objectives (secs 16–17).\n- Requires use of the IQQM computer simulation for assessing whether an action meets the plan objectives; the chief executive may approve an alternative method only if it is at least as accurate as IQQM (sec 18).\n- Prevents the chief executive from making decisions that increase the average volume of water allowed to be taken under authorisations in the plan area (with limited exceptions for unallocated water and water permits) (sec 19).\n- Imposes restrictions on taking water from waterholes or lakes: grants or changes that would allow taking from those features must carry conditions to maintain cultural/environmental values or be satisfied the taking will not cause adverse effects (sec 20).\n- Treats unallocated water as held in reserves (general, strategic, town supply) and sets processes and decision criteria for granting or reserving that water under the resource operations plan; the chief executive must consider need, efficiency, alternative sources, impacts on water quality/ecology/cultural values, consistency with regional planning and (where public processes apply) price offered (secs 21–29, 23).\n- Establishes rules for converting historical authorisations to statutory water allocations or amending existing unsupplemented water licences, including required allocation elements (purpose, annual volumetric limits, maximum take rates, flow conditions) (divisions 6 and 7; secs 46–61).  The chief executive has detailed functions in deciding nominal volumes, annual volumetric limits and maximum rates (secs 54–57).\n- Requires monitoring and reporting arrangements (including groundwater monitoring) to be specified in the resource operations plan and reported by infrastructure operators so the Minister can assess whether strategies are effective (sec 67).\n- Provides amendment pathways: a list of ‘minor or stated’ plan amendments that may be made under the Act (sec 73), and triggers requiring the Minister to consider full amendment or replacement (sec 74).\n\nOfficial rationale (as stated in the plan)\n\n- The plan says its purposes are to define availability, provide a framework for sustainable management and allocations, identify priorities for future needs, and provide a framework for reversing ecosystem degradation where practicable (sec 2).  Those purposes are expressed as the rationale for the outcomes and operational rules in parts 3–7 (secs 9–11, 16–29, 46–67).\n\nTesting the plan’s mechanisms against costs, incentives and implementation features (source-grounded)\n\n- Who decides: the chief executive (departmental decision-maker) holds most discretions — approving alternative assessment methods (sec 18), deciding nominal volumes for converted allocations (sec 54), setting annual volumetric limits (sec 55) and maximum take rates (sec 57), imposing conditions on licences or allocations (sec 20, sec 58), and considering grant/reservation of unallocated water (sec 23).  The resource operations plan and system operating plans (which the chief executive uses or refers to) shape the detailed processes (secs 22, 44, 67).\n\n- Who pays / who bears costs: water users and infrastructure operators face the direct compliance and opportunity costs.  Examples in the text:\n  - Existing authorisations may be converted to statutory water allocations or have licences amended to include volumetric limits and flow conditions (secs 46, 60–62).  That can change how much water an entitlement-holder may take (secs 53–55) and may therefore reduce available use relative to prior practice.\n  - Infrastructure operators must meet monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the resource operations plan (sec 67).\n  - Where unallocated water is reserved for strategic or town supply purposes, those quantities are not available for other applicants (secs 21, 27, 29), creating an opportunity cost for other users.\n\n- Bureaucratic discretion and implementation risk: the plan centralises technical and policy discretion in the chief executive:\n  - Technical modelling requirement (IQQM) determines consistency with objectives; alternate methods require chief executive approval and a demonstrable equivalence to IQQM (sec 18).  Reliance on a single modelling approach concentrates technical implementation risk.\n  - Key allocation quantities and limits are decided by the chief executive (secs 54–57), and many decision-making steps require the chief executive to consider wide-ranging matters (environmental, cultural, recreational, downstream impacts, alternative water sources, regional plans) (secs 20, 23, 44).  The breadth of matters to be considered increases administrative discretion and requires detailed record-keeping to show compliance with planning tests.\n\n- Compliance burden and monitoring: operators of infrastructure that interfere with water must report as required by the resource operations plan; monitoring (including groundwater levels) is mandatory (sec 67).  Also, conversion or amendment processes occur under procedures set out in the resource operations plan, which likely require applicants to provide data and allow the department to impose conditions (secs 22, 25, 60).\n\n- Effects on private choice, contracts and business operations:\n  - The plan limits new average volume increases of authorised take (sec 19), which constrains growth options for users dependent on new entitlements unless they obtain unallocated water under specified processes (secs 22–29).\n  - Converting authorisations to allocations fixes volumetric and rate limits (secs 53–57), potentially altering the productive capacity of existing businesses and their water-related contracts.\n  - The plan allows the grant of unallocated water under public processes that can include auction, ballot or tender; where these apply the price offered is a factor (sec 23(f)).  That introduces a market-like element into some allocation processes.\n\n- Distribution of benefits and risks:\n  - Strategic reserve rules allocate water to specific infrastructure projects declared significant or identified in regional plans (sec 27).  That concentrates potential benefits on particular projects or proponents while constraining overall availability for others.\n  - Town water supply reserve explicitly allows a licence to the water grid manager for up to 150 ML from Canungra Creek (sec 29), which benefits municipal supply operations but reduces available water for other uses in that creek.\n\n- Trade-offs and substitution effects:\n  - The chief executive must consider alternative water sources (e.g. recycled water, efficiency savings) when allocating unallocated water (sec 23).  That embeds an expectation of substitution where feasible, but implementation depends on evidence and the chief executive’s assessment.\n\n- Opportunity costs and priorities:\n  - The plan designates priority areas for conversion or granting of allocations (sec 71) and classifies water-allocation groups and priorities that affect sharing indices and security objectives (secs 59, schedule 6).  Reserving water for town or strategic needs (secs 27, 29) represents a deliberate prioritisation with opportunity costs for other users.\n\n- Transparency and amendment:\n  - The plan requires the resource operations plan to set monitoring and reporting requirements (sec 67) and provides both a list of minor amendments that may be made without full replacement (sec 73) and triggers that require the Minister to consider amending or replacing the plan (sec 74).  These provisions create a regulated, but administratively controlled, pathway for change.\n\nNet effect (mechanical summary):\n\n- The plan converts a mix of historical authorisations and future allocations into a regime of defined water allocations and licences with stated volumetric and rate limits, enforces environmental flow and allocation-security objectives via numeric targets in schedules, centralises technical assessment and many discretionary decisions with the chief executive (with resource operations plans implementing processes), and requires monitoring and reporting to support oversight (secs 13, 15, 18, 23, 54–57, 67).\n\nKey sections cited frequently: sec 2 (purposes), secs 4–8 (area and waters), secs 9–11 (outcomes), sec 13 and schedule 5 (environmental flow objectives), sec 15 and schedule 6 (allocation security objectives), sec 18 (IQQM modelling), sec 19 (no increase in average volume), secs 20 and 23 (decision considerations), secs 54–57 (conversion volumes and rates), sec 67 (monitoring/reporting), secs 73–74 (amendment)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The original 2007 plan appears to have been significantly streamlined through amendments. Sections 30-42, 43, 45, and 50-52 were all omitted in 2014, removing detailed provisions about water supply schemes and infrastructure operations. The current version focuses more narrowly on allocation conversion, environmental flows, and unallocated water reserves, suggesting the operational details were moved to the 'resource operations plan' or other subordinate instruments. The scope has shifted from prescriptive operational rules to a framework-setting document."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to 13 schedules (maps, tables, and definitions) that are not fully reproduced in the main text","Nested conditional logic for water allocation calculations (e.g., Section 57 has 4-tiered cascading tests for determining maximum pumping rates)","Dual classification systems: water allocations are grouped by class (A, B, C, D) and by priority groups (high/medium), with different security objectives applying to each","Technical hydrological terminology throughout (e.g., '50% daily flow', '90% daily flow', 'IQQM computer program', 'simulated mean annual diversion')","Multiple amendment histories with sections omitted (sections 30-42, 43, 45, 50-52, 56, 63-64, 66, 68-70 all removed by subsequent legislation)","Interlocking statutory references to external plans (SEQ regional plan, resource operations plan, system operating plan, Water Plan for Great Artesian Basin)","Mathematical formulas embedded in legislative text (e.g., Section 55(b): 'multiplying the area, in hectares, by 6' for irrigation calculations)","Exception to exception structure in Section 19 (general prohibition on increasing water take, except for unallocated water decisions, except water permits are excluded from that exception)"],"plain_english_summary":"This legislation is a **water management plan for the Logan Basin** in Queensland, covering the Logan and Albert Rivers and their tributaries. It sets the rules for how water is shared between farmers, towns, industry, and the environment.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Defines water availability**: Works out how much water exists in rivers, lakes, and springs in the area.\n- **Sets environmental protections**: Establishes 'environmental flow objectives'—minimum water levels that must remain in rivers to protect fish, wetlands, and water quality. These are measured at specific points called 'nodes' (labelled A through G).\n- **Protects water users**: Creates 'water allocation security objectives' to ensure existing farmers and water licence holders can still access their share of water, even during droughts.\n- **Manages different water types**: Distinguishes between 'supplemented water' (stored in dams and released when needed) and 'unsupplemented water' (taken directly from rivers when flowing).\n- **Converts old permits**: Transforms older water licences into modern 'water allocations' with clear annual limits and pumping rates.\n- **Reserves unallocated water**: Sets aside water for future town supplies, strategic projects, or general use through a formal application process.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Farmers and irrigators** who take water from rivers and creeks\n- **Local councils** managing town water supplies\n- **Traditional owners** seeking to maintain cultural water use\n- **Environmental managers** protecting river health and fish habitats\n- **Developers** of major infrastructure projects\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThe plan tries to balance competing demands in a rapidly growing region near Brisbane. It prevents overallocation (taking more water than the system can sustain) while allowing some growth. It specifically protects sensitive areas like the Logan and Albert Rivers estuary, Canungra Creek, and the Carbrook wetlands. The plan also recognises that traditional owners have cultural connections to waterholes and lakes, requiring these to be protected when granting new water access."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/water-plan-logan-basin-2007","history":"/api/acts/water-plan-logan-basin-2007/history","analysis":"/api/acts/water-plan-logan-basin-2007/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/water-plan-logan-basin-2007/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/water-plan-logan-basin-2007/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/water-plan-logan-basin-2007/documents"}}