Water Regulation 2016
sec.55Daily volumetric limit for water allocation based on other considerations
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sec.55 Daily volumetric limit for water allocation based on other considerations
This section applies if a water plan states that the daily volumetric limit is to be decided by the chief executive, other than if— the existing authorisation states a daily volumetric limit; or a related development permit states a pump size for taking water relating to the permit. The daily volumetric limit for the water allocation is the daily volumetric limit 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. However, if the allocation states a maximum rate for taking water for the allocation, the chief executive must ensure the daily volumetric limit for the allocation is no more than the volume that may be taken in a day at that rate. (sec.55-ssec.1) This section applies if a water plan states that the daily volumetric limit is to be decided by the chief executive, other than if— the existing authorisation states a daily volumetric limit; or a related development permit states a pump size for taking water relating to the permit. (sec.55-ssec.2) The daily volumetric limit for the water allocation is the daily volumetric limit 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.55-ssec.3) However, if the allocation states a maximum rate for taking water for the allocation, the chief executive must ensure the daily volumetric limit for the allocation is no more than the volume that may be taken in a day at that rate.
- (a) the existing authorisation states a daily volumetric limit; or
- (b) a related development permit states a pump size for taking water relating to the permit.
- (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.