The South Australian Government has announced it has approved a key policy document that will help shape the Lower Limestone Coast’s Water Allocation Plan.

 

State Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Paul Caica presented the South East Natural Resources Management Board with the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan Policy Principles at a key meeting in Mount Gambier earlier this week.

 

“These Policy Principles will guide the South East Natural Resources Management Board in developing the Lower Limestone Coast’s water allocation plan,” Mr Caica said.

 

“The State Government is committed to managing this region’s precious water resources sustainably and we are working with the South East community to strike a fair balance between the needs of all users and the environment through a new water allocation plan.

 

“Importantly, the Policy Principles provide direction for drafting the new water allocation plan, including the management of forest water impacts.”

 

Mr Caica said a Government Taskforce worked with a Stakeholder Reference Group comprising representatives from the forestry, wine, dairy, potato and dryland farming industries, and the South Australian Farmers Federation to develop the Policy Principles.

 

“The community also had their say on water management in this region during a four week consultation period on the Policy Principles and the feedback received has significantly influenced the final paper,’’ Mr Caica said.

 

The Policy Paper is available at www.waterforgood.sa.gov.au