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Water Plan (Barron) 2023
sec.50Matters for deciding applications
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sec.50 Matters for deciding applications
In deciding the application, the chief executive must consider the impact the proposed interference with water in the watercourse, lake or spring may have on— in-stream water levels in the watercourse, lake or spring; and the natural movement of sediment; and the bed and banks of the watercourse, lake or spring; and riparian vegetation; and habitats for native plants and animals; and the movement of fish and other aquatic species; and the cultural and environmental values of the watercourse, lake or spring.
- (a) in-stream water levels in the watercourse, lake or spring; and
- (b) the natural movement of sediment; and
- (c) the bed and banks of the watercourse, lake or spring; and
- (d) riparian vegetation; and
- (e) habitats for native plants and animals; and
- (f) the movement of fish and other aquatic species; and
- (g) the cultural and environmental values of the watercourse, lake or spring.