❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses tourism, land management, and weed control on Lake Kununurra and the Ord River, focusing on the roles of the Waters and Rivers Commission and the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley.
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(1) How many tourism operators currently conduct water-based operations on Lake Kununurra and/or the Ord River?
(2) How many of these tourism operators have landing rights on Lake Kununurra and/or the Ord River?
(3) Of the tourism operators that might have landing rights on Lake Kununurra and/or the Ord River, to where do those rights apply, ie. where can they legally land?
(4) If some or all of these tourism operators do not have landing rights, what plans does the Waters and Rivers Commission have to resolve the issue of formalising land tenure for all tourism operators (including caravan parks) bordering and/or using Lake Kununurra and/or the Ord River?
(5) Does the Water and Rivers Commission have a joint role with the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley in the control, maintenance and management of Reserve 41812 and King Location 715 which front the Ord River?
(6) What does this role involve?
(7) What action has the Waters and Rivers Commission undertaken to control exotic weeds in Reserve 41812 and King Location 715?
(8) What proposals for the removal and eradication of exotic vegetation has the Waters and Rivers Commission rejected and under what legislation has any such proposal been rejected?
(9) What plans does the Waters and Rivers Commission have for Reserve 41812 and King Location 715?
(10) What plans does the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley have for Reserve 41812 and King Location 715?
(11) If the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley does not agree with the plans of the Waters and Rivers Commission or if the Commission does not agree with the Shire’s plans for Reserve 41812 and King Location 715, what arbitration system applies to resolve the issue(s)?
(12) To what extent does the Waters and Rivers Commission take into account the views of, support by or disagreement from, other Government agencies in determining its plans for land it controls or jointly controls? For example, does the Commission take into account the policy objectives of the Government in relation to economic and regional development?
(13) What proposals has the Waters and Rivers Commission received and rejected for developments on Reserve 41812 and King Location 715, and why were they rejected?
(14) What proposals has the Waters and Rivers Commission received and approved for developments on Reserve 41812 and King Location 715, and why were they approved?
(15) What proposals has the Waters and Rivers Commission received and is currently considering for developments on Reserve 41812 and King Location 715, and when is a decision likely?
(16) Under what legislation were, or would, the proposals referred to in (13), (14) and (15) be considered?
(2) How many of these tourism operators have landing rights on Lake Kununurra and/or the Ord River?
(3) Of the tourism operators that might have landing rights on Lake Kununurra and/or the Ord River, to where do those rights apply, ie. where can they legally land?
(4) If some or all of these tourism operators do not have landing rights, what plans does the Waters and Rivers Commission have to resolve the issue of formalising land tenure for all tourism operators (including caravan parks) bordering and/or using Lake Kununurra and/or the Ord River?
(5) Does the Water and Rivers Commission have a joint role with the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley in the control, maintenance and management of Reserve 41812 and King Location 715 which front the Ord River?
(6) What does this role involve?
(7) What action has the Waters and Rivers Commission undertaken to control exotic weeds in Reserve 41812 and King Location 715?
(8) What proposals for the removal and eradication of exotic vegetation has the Waters and Rivers Commission rejected and under what legislation has any such proposal been rejected?
(9) What plans does the Waters and Rivers Commission have for Reserve 41812 and King Location 715?
(10) What plans does the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley have for Reserve 41812 and King Location 715?
(11) If the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley does not agree with the plans of the Waters and Rivers Commission or if the Commission does not agree with the Shire’s plans for Reserve 41812 and King Location 715, what arbitration system applies to resolve the issue(s)?
(12) To what extent does the Waters and Rivers Commission take into account the views of, support by or disagreement from, other Government agencies in determining its plans for land it controls or jointly controls? For example, does the Commission take into account the policy objectives of the Government in relation to economic and regional development?
(13) What proposals has the Waters and Rivers Commission received and rejected for developments on Reserve 41812 and King Location 715, and why were they rejected?
(14) What proposals has the Waters and Rivers Commission received and approved for developments on Reserve 41812 and King Location 715, and why were they approved?
(15) What proposals has the Waters and Rivers Commission received and is currently considering for developments on Reserve 41812 and King Location 715, and when is a decision likely?
(16) Under what legislation were, or would, the proposals referred to in (13), (14) and (15) be considered?
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15 October 2003
Responded by
Minister for Local Government and Regional Development representing the Minister for the Environment
Response time
36 days
(1-3) These questions should be directed to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure and the Minister for Land Information. The Department of Conservation and Land Management has no direct involvement in tourism operations on Lake Kununurra or the Ord River. (4) Most of the land between the dams is unallocated Crown land. A small strip of land adjacent to the foreshore from Lily Creek Lagoon to the Kununurra Diversion Dam (Foreshore Reserve 41812) is administered by the Minister for Lands and vested to the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley and the Commission for care, control and management. Together, they will assess any proposals for landing rights on Foreshore Reserve 41812 as equal partners. Any agreed use of that Reserve must be consistent with the purpose of the Reserve (for “Foreshore and Recreation”) and must be mindful that it is now part of the 2003 Water Reserve (the purpose of which is to protect the public drinking water source). It is important that any decisions made by the Government along the foreshore of Lake Kununurra recognises that the protection of the Water Reserve is vital to meet the public health requirements for drinking water in Kununurra. In addition, the Commission has been working with a local government working group – the Ord River Waterways Management Group – to collaborate on ways to improve broad waterways management issues and to support and provide advice to other Government agencies involved in land planning. (5) Foreshore Reserve 41812 is vested in the Commission and the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. King Location 715 is within the existing Water Reserve proclaimed in 1970 for the purpose of protecting the quality of the water resource for drinking water and public health purposes and is unallocated Crown land, managed by Department of Land Administration. (6) The Commission will manage Foreshore Reserve 41812 to support the purpose of its vesting (see Question 4) and for the protection of public drinking water supply. The Commission will also protect King Location 715 to support the primacy of the drinking water value of the area over all other land uses or activities until an alternative source of drinking water can be put in place. This approach is supported in the Government’s State Water Strategy 2003. Clearly, if alternative sources cannot be established then it is imperative that the only existing drinking water source in Kununurra is protected to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to consumers (residents and tourists) that meets public health requirements consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. (7) The Commission is a key contributor to a Weeds Management Group that supports the Ord Land and Water Program to control and manage agricultural and environmental weeds and a contributor in the development of a Weed Identification brochure for the Ord Land and Water Program. A weed identification program has been ongoing for several years. A plan to remove exotic or introduced weeds in Reserve 41812 or foreshore area has not been developed, but will be considered in the broader weed removal strategy between the dams. (8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(4) Most of the land between the dams is unallocated Crown land. A small strip of land adjacent to the foreshore from Lily Creek Lagoon to the Kununurra Diversion Dam (Foreshore Reserve 41812) is administered by the Minister for Lands and vested to the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley and the Commission for care, control and management. Together, they will assess any proposals for landing rights on Foreshore Reserve 41812 as equal partners. Any agreed use of that Reserve must be consistent with the purpose of the Reserve (for “Foreshore and Recreation”) and must be mindful that it is now part of the 2003 Water Reserve (the purpose of which is to protect the public drinking water source). It is important that any decisions made by the Government along the foreshore of Lake Kununurra recognises that the protection of the Water Reserve is vital to meet the public health requirements for drinking water in Kununurra. In addition, the Commission has been working with a local government working group – the Ord River Waterways Management Group – to collaborate on ways to improve broad waterways management issues and to support and provide advice to other Government agencies involved in land planning. (5) Foreshore Reserve 41812 is vested in the Commission and the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. King Location 715 is within the existing Water Reserve proclaimed in 1970 for the purpose of protecting the quality of the water resource for drinking water and public health purposes and is unallocated Crown land, managed by Department of Land Administration. (6) The Commission will manage Foreshore Reserve 41812 to support the purpose of its vesting (see Question 4) and for the protection of public drinking water supply. The Commission will also protect King Location 715 to support the primacy of the drinking water value of the area over all other land uses or activities until an alternative source of drinking water can be put in place. This approach is supported in the Government’s State Water Strategy 2003. Clearly, if alternative sources cannot be established then it is imperative that the only existing drinking water source in Kununurra is protected to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to consumers (residents and tourists) that meets public health requirements consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. (7) The Commission is a key contributor to a Weeds Management Group that supports the Ord Land and Water Program to control and manage agricultural and environmental weeds and a contributor in the development of a Weed Identification brochure for the Ord Land and Water Program. A weed identification program has been ongoing for several years. A plan to remove exotic or introduced weeds in Reserve 41812 or foreshore area has not been developed, but will be considered in the broader weed removal strategy between the dams. (8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
Any agreed use of that Reserve must be consistent with the purpose of the Reserve (for “Foreshore and Recreation”) and must be mindful that it is now part of the 2003 Water Reserve (the purpose of which is to protect the public drinking water source). It is important that any decisions made by the Government along the foreshore of Lake Kununurra recognises that the protection of the Water Reserve is vital to meet the public health requirements for drinking water in Kununurra. In addition, the Commission has been working with a local government working group – the Ord River Waterways Management Group – to collaborate on ways to improve broad waterways management issues and to support and provide advice to other Government agencies involved in land planning. (5) Foreshore Reserve 41812 is vested in the Commission and the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. King Location 715 is within the existing Water Reserve proclaimed in 1970 for the purpose of protecting the quality of the water resource for drinking water and public health purposes and is unallocated Crown land, managed by Department of Land Administration. (6) The Commission will manage Foreshore Reserve 41812 to support the purpose of its vesting (see Question 4) and for the protection of public drinking water supply. The Commission will also protect King Location 715 to support the primacy of the drinking water value of the area over all other land uses or activities until an alternative source of drinking water can be put in place. This approach is supported in the Government’s State Water Strategy 2003. Clearly, if alternative sources cannot be established then it is imperative that the only existing drinking water source in Kununurra is protected to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to consumers (residents and tourists) that meets public health requirements consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. (7) The Commission is a key contributor to a Weeds Management Group that supports the Ord Land and Water Program to control and manage agricultural and environmental weeds and a contributor in the development of a Weed Identification brochure for the Ord Land and Water Program. A weed identification program has been ongoing for several years. A plan to remove exotic or introduced weeds in Reserve 41812 or foreshore area has not been developed, but will be considered in the broader weed removal strategy between the dams. (8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
In addition, the Commission has been working with a local government working group – the Ord River Waterways Management Group – to collaborate on ways to improve broad waterways management issues and to support and provide advice to other Government agencies involved in land planning. (5) Foreshore Reserve 41812 is vested in the Commission and the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. King Location 715 is within the existing Water Reserve proclaimed in 1970 for the purpose of protecting the quality of the water resource for drinking water and public health purposes and is unallocated Crown land, managed by Department of Land Administration. (6) The Commission will manage Foreshore Reserve 41812 to support the purpose of its vesting (see Question 4) and for the protection of public drinking water supply. The Commission will also protect King Location 715 to support the primacy of the drinking water value of the area over all other land uses or activities until an alternative source of drinking water can be put in place. This approach is supported in the Government’s State Water Strategy 2003. Clearly, if alternative sources cannot be established then it is imperative that the only existing drinking water source in Kununurra is protected to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to consumers (residents and tourists) that meets public health requirements consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. (7) The Commission is a key contributor to a Weeds Management Group that supports the Ord Land and Water Program to control and manage agricultural and environmental weeds and a contributor in the development of a Weed Identification brochure for the Ord Land and Water Program. A weed identification program has been ongoing for several years. A plan to remove exotic or introduced weeds in Reserve 41812 or foreshore area has not been developed, but will be considered in the broader weed removal strategy between the dams. (8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(5) Foreshore Reserve 41812 is vested in the Commission and the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. King Location 715 is within the existing Water Reserve proclaimed in 1970 for the purpose of protecting the quality of the water resource for drinking water and public health purposes and is unallocated Crown land, managed by Department of Land Administration. (6) The Commission will manage Foreshore Reserve 41812 to support the purpose of its vesting (see Question 4) and for the protection of public drinking water supply. The Commission will also protect King Location 715 to support the primacy of the drinking water value of the area over all other land uses or activities until an alternative source of drinking water can be put in place. This approach is supported in the Government’s State Water Strategy 2003. Clearly, if alternative sources cannot be established then it is imperative that the only existing drinking water source in Kununurra is protected to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to consumers (residents and tourists) that meets public health requirements consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. (7) The Commission is a key contributor to a Weeds Management Group that supports the Ord Land and Water Program to control and manage agricultural and environmental weeds and a contributor in the development of a Weed Identification brochure for the Ord Land and Water Program. A weed identification program has been ongoing for several years. A plan to remove exotic or introduced weeds in Reserve 41812 or foreshore area has not been developed, but will be considered in the broader weed removal strategy between the dams. (8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(6) The Commission will manage Foreshore Reserve 41812 to support the purpose of its vesting (see Question 4) and for the protection of public drinking water supply. The Commission will also protect King Location 715 to support the primacy of the drinking water value of the area over all other land uses or activities until an alternative source of drinking water can be put in place. This approach is supported in the Government’s State Water Strategy 2003. Clearly, if alternative sources cannot be established then it is imperative that the only existing drinking water source in Kununurra is protected to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to consumers (residents and tourists) that meets public health requirements consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. (7) The Commission is a key contributor to a Weeds Management Group that supports the Ord Land and Water Program to control and manage agricultural and environmental weeds and a contributor in the development of a Weed Identification brochure for the Ord Land and Water Program. A weed identification program has been ongoing for several years. A plan to remove exotic or introduced weeds in Reserve 41812 or foreshore area has not been developed, but will be considered in the broader weed removal strategy between the dams. (8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(7) The Commission is a key contributor to a Weeds Management Group that supports the Ord Land and Water Program to control and manage agricultural and environmental weeds and a contributor in the development of a Weed Identification brochure for the Ord Land and Water Program. A weed identification program has been ongoing for several years. A plan to remove exotic or introduced weeds in Reserve 41812 or foreshore area has not been developed, but will be considered in the broader weed removal strategy between the dams. (8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(4) Most of the land between the dams is unallocated Crown land. A small strip of land adjacent to the foreshore from Lily Creek Lagoon to the Kununurra Diversion Dam (Foreshore Reserve 41812) is administered by the Minister for Lands and vested to the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley and the Commission for care, control and management. Together, they will assess any proposals for landing rights on Foreshore Reserve 41812 as equal partners. Any agreed use of that Reserve must be consistent with the purpose of the Reserve (for “Foreshore and Recreation”) and must be mindful that it is now part of the 2003 Water Reserve (the purpose of which is to protect the public drinking water source). It is important that any decisions made by the Government along the foreshore of Lake Kununurra recognises that the protection of the Water Reserve is vital to meet the public health requirements for drinking water in Kununurra. In addition, the Commission has been working with a local government working group – the Ord River Waterways Management Group – to collaborate on ways to improve broad waterways management issues and to support and provide advice to other Government agencies involved in land planning. (5) Foreshore Reserve 41812 is vested in the Commission and the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. King Location 715 is within the existing Water Reserve proclaimed in 1970 for the purpose of protecting the quality of the water resource for drinking water and public health purposes and is unallocated Crown land, managed by Department of Land Administration. (6) The Commission will manage Foreshore Reserve 41812 to support the purpose of its vesting (see Question 4) and for the protection of public drinking water supply. The Commission will also protect King Location 715 to support the primacy of the drinking water value of the area over all other land uses or activities until an alternative source of drinking water can be put in place. This approach is supported in the Government’s State Water Strategy 2003. Clearly, if alternative sources cannot be established then it is imperative that the only existing drinking water source in Kununurra is protected to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to consumers (residents and tourists) that meets public health requirements consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. (7) The Commission is a key contributor to a Weeds Management Group that supports the Ord Land and Water Program to control and manage agricultural and environmental weeds and a contributor in the development of a Weed Identification brochure for the Ord Land and Water Program. A weed identification program has been ongoing for several years. A plan to remove exotic or introduced weeds in Reserve 41812 or foreshore area has not been developed, but will be considered in the broader weed removal strategy between the dams. (8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
Any agreed use of that Reserve must be consistent with the purpose of the Reserve (for “Foreshore and Recreation”) and must be mindful that it is now part of the 2003 Water Reserve (the purpose of which is to protect the public drinking water source). It is important that any decisions made by the Government along the foreshore of Lake Kununurra recognises that the protection of the Water Reserve is vital to meet the public health requirements for drinking water in Kununurra. In addition, the Commission has been working with a local government working group – the Ord River Waterways Management Group – to collaborate on ways to improve broad waterways management issues and to support and provide advice to other Government agencies involved in land planning. (5) Foreshore Reserve 41812 is vested in the Commission and the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. King Location 715 is within the existing Water Reserve proclaimed in 1970 for the purpose of protecting the quality of the water resource for drinking water and public health purposes and is unallocated Crown land, managed by Department of Land Administration. (6) The Commission will manage Foreshore Reserve 41812 to support the purpose of its vesting (see Question 4) and for the protection of public drinking water supply. The Commission will also protect King Location 715 to support the primacy of the drinking water value of the area over all other land uses or activities until an alternative source of drinking water can be put in place. This approach is supported in the Government’s State Water Strategy 2003. Clearly, if alternative sources cannot be established then it is imperative that the only existing drinking water source in Kununurra is protected to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to consumers (residents and tourists) that meets public health requirements consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. (7) The Commission is a key contributor to a Weeds Management Group that supports the Ord Land and Water Program to control and manage agricultural and environmental weeds and a contributor in the development of a Weed Identification brochure for the Ord Land and Water Program. A weed identification program has been ongoing for several years. A plan to remove exotic or introduced weeds in Reserve 41812 or foreshore area has not been developed, but will be considered in the broader weed removal strategy between the dams. (8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
In addition, the Commission has been working with a local government working group – the Ord River Waterways Management Group – to collaborate on ways to improve broad waterways management issues and to support and provide advice to other Government agencies involved in land planning. (5) Foreshore Reserve 41812 is vested in the Commission and the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. King Location 715 is within the existing Water Reserve proclaimed in 1970 for the purpose of protecting the quality of the water resource for drinking water and public health purposes and is unallocated Crown land, managed by Department of Land Administration. (6) The Commission will manage Foreshore Reserve 41812 to support the purpose of its vesting (see Question 4) and for the protection of public drinking water supply. The Commission will also protect King Location 715 to support the primacy of the drinking water value of the area over all other land uses or activities until an alternative source of drinking water can be put in place. This approach is supported in the Government’s State Water Strategy 2003. Clearly, if alternative sources cannot be established then it is imperative that the only existing drinking water source in Kununurra is protected to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to consumers (residents and tourists) that meets public health requirements consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. (7) The Commission is a key contributor to a Weeds Management Group that supports the Ord Land and Water Program to control and manage agricultural and environmental weeds and a contributor in the development of a Weed Identification brochure for the Ord Land and Water Program. A weed identification program has been ongoing for several years. A plan to remove exotic or introduced weeds in Reserve 41812 or foreshore area has not been developed, but will be considered in the broader weed removal strategy between the dams. (8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(5) Foreshore Reserve 41812 is vested in the Commission and the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. King Location 715 is within the existing Water Reserve proclaimed in 1970 for the purpose of protecting the quality of the water resource for drinking water and public health purposes and is unallocated Crown land, managed by Department of Land Administration. (6) The Commission will manage Foreshore Reserve 41812 to support the purpose of its vesting (see Question 4) and for the protection of public drinking water supply. The Commission will also protect King Location 715 to support the primacy of the drinking water value of the area over all other land uses or activities until an alternative source of drinking water can be put in place. This approach is supported in the Government’s State Water Strategy 2003. Clearly, if alternative sources cannot be established then it is imperative that the only existing drinking water source in Kununurra is protected to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to consumers (residents and tourists) that meets public health requirements consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. (7) The Commission is a key contributor to a Weeds Management Group that supports the Ord Land and Water Program to control and manage agricultural and environmental weeds and a contributor in the development of a Weed Identification brochure for the Ord Land and Water Program. A weed identification program has been ongoing for several years. A plan to remove exotic or introduced weeds in Reserve 41812 or foreshore area has not been developed, but will be considered in the broader weed removal strategy between the dams. (8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(6) The Commission will manage Foreshore Reserve 41812 to support the purpose of its vesting (see Question 4) and for the protection of public drinking water supply. The Commission will also protect King Location 715 to support the primacy of the drinking water value of the area over all other land uses or activities until an alternative source of drinking water can be put in place. This approach is supported in the Government’s State Water Strategy 2003. Clearly, if alternative sources cannot be established then it is imperative that the only existing drinking water source in Kununurra is protected to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to consumers (residents and tourists) that meets public health requirements consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. (7) The Commission is a key contributor to a Weeds Management Group that supports the Ord Land and Water Program to control and manage agricultural and environmental weeds and a contributor in the development of a Weed Identification brochure for the Ord Land and Water Program. A weed identification program has been ongoing for several years. A plan to remove exotic or introduced weeds in Reserve 41812 or foreshore area has not been developed, but will be considered in the broader weed removal strategy between the dams. (8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(7) The Commission is a key contributor to a Weeds Management Group that supports the Ord Land and Water Program to control and manage agricultural and environmental weeds and a contributor in the development of a Weed Identification brochure for the Ord Land and Water Program. A weed identification program has been ongoing for several years. A plan to remove exotic or introduced weeds in Reserve 41812 or foreshore area has not been developed, but will be considered in the broader weed removal strategy between the dams. (8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(8) The Commission recently received an application to clear land under the Soil and Conservation Land Act 1945. However, that application was not valid, and was returned to the applicant because it did not have the requisite support of the parties vested with responsibility for the land proposed to be cleared. The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
The Commission has had discussions with this developer, who wishes to develop a portion of Reserve 41812 of which the first step would be the removal of exotic vegetation. To support and approve this, the Commission would require a comprehensive development application. This has not been received. It is also noted that the proposed development is incompatible with the Water Source Protection Plan for the Public Drinking Water Source reserve. The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
The Commission has not received any proposals by the community to remove and eradicate exotic vegetation. (9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(9) Part of Reserve 41812 (from the M1 Channel to Lily Creek) and King Location 715 is included in the existing and new Water Reserve currently proclaimed under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for this reserve, consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (1996, 2003) explains the protection measures required ensuring an ongoing safe supply of high-quality public drinking water. (10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(10) The Commission understands from its discussions with the Shire, that the Shire would like the land released for land use developments and activities that would not be consistent with the protection of the drinking water supplied to consumers in Kununurra. Details of those land uses should be sought from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Commission has advised that it could only support the Shire’s plans after a new drinking water source is in place. The availability, cost and time to develop a new source are significant limiting factors that would need to be agreed by the Government. (11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(11) As ‘equal partners’, both parties must agree on any use of the land. All effort to agree a land use will be made between the vested parties and should this not occur, such matters are normally dealt with at the Ministerial level. (12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(12) The Commission considers the community views, environmental and social (public health) context of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plans and acknowledges the economic matters to be considered when making its recommendations. The Drinking Water Source Protection Plans are the Commission’s advice to the Government, on how to protect the water quality of drinking water catchments to ensure a safe, good quality drinking water, now and into the future at a reasonable cost to consumers and, of course to protect the public health of the consumers. Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
Development of these Plans is consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed under the National Water Quality Management Strategy which is part the Coalition of Australian Government, Water Reforms initiatives. (13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(13) The Commission has been involved, as has been other members of the Ord River Waterways Management Group, in assisting a study by the Shire to identify sites, investigate issues, and to grade preferred sites to be considered as options in selecting a commercial boat refuelling and sullage removal facility. The findings of this study should be sought from the Shire. The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
The Commission is aware of an application to develop such a facility on part of Reserve 41812 within the area defined to protect Kununurra’s sole drinking water source. As the development is incompatible with the reserve, the proponent was advised several times by the Commission that the proposal would not be supported. (14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(14) The Commission acknowledges and accepts existing approved planning development decisions at the time that a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is completed. The only development within the proposed Water Reserve and adjacent to the Foreshore Reserve is the Kona Lakeside Tourist Park. (15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(15) The Commission is currently reviewing three lease agreements drafted by the Shire, in relation to part of Foreshore Reserve 41812 in the context of protection of surface water quality in Lily Creek Lagoon, and public drinking water protection along the Lake Kununurra foreshore. No other proposals have been received. (16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
(16) Proposals for the Foreshore Reserve and King Location 715 would be considered under all relevant environmental and water legislation administered by the Commission, ie Environmental Protection Act 1968 and Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 . Legislation administered by other agencies include Land Administration Act 1997 (Department of Planning and Infrastructure), Health Act 1911 (Department of Health) and Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (Department of Agriculture). In addition, as Lake Kununurra is a Ramsar-listed wetland, any developments that could impact on its water quality and faunal diversity would be assessed under the Commonwealth’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 by Environment Australia.
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