New South Wales Consolidated Regulations New South Wales Consolidated RegulationsThe Minister may consider applications for in-river dams within these water sources consistent with the principles of the Water Management Act 2000 .
Note: The practice of approving in-river dams is not endorsed and will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and in line with current legislation and policy.
Note: Taking of water from an in-river dam requires an access license unless it is taken in accordance with section 52 of the Act (domestic and stock rights). In either case, however, the dam requires a water management works approval unless exempted by regulation under the Act. All new or modified in-river dams will also require assessment under the Fisheries Management Act 1994 .
Note: A review of the limitations on the establishment of dams on 3rd order streams is to be undertaken. This may result in amendment to the state-wide regulatory order and application across water sharing plans.