Water Regulation 2016
sec.52Maximum rate for water allocation based on other considerations
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sec.52 Maximum rate for water allocation based on other considerations
This section applies if a water plan states that the maximum rate for a water allocation is to be decided by the chief executive, other than if— the existing authorisation states a maximum rate; or a related development permit states a pump size for taking water. The maximum rate for the allocation is the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to— the purpose stated on the existing authorisation; and the chief executive’s estimate or measurement of the rate at which water can be taken under the existing authorisation; and any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan. (sec.52-ssec.1) This section applies if a water plan states that the maximum rate for a water allocation is to be decided by the chief executive, other than if— the existing authorisation states a maximum rate; or a related development permit states a pump size for taking water. (sec.52-ssec.2) The maximum rate for the allocation is the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to— the purpose stated on the existing authorisation; and the chief executive’s estimate or measurement of the rate at which water can be taken under the existing authorisation; and any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.
- (a) the existing authorisation states a maximum rate; or
- (b) a related development permit states a pump size for taking water.
- (a) the purpose stated on the existing authorisation; and
- (b) the chief executive’s estimate or measurement of the rate at which water can be taken under the existing authorisation; and
- (c) any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.