New South Wales Consolidated Regulations New South Wales Consolidated RegulationsThe objectives of this Plan are to:
(a) keep the pools of this water source full during periods of low flows and very low flows, with natural drying processes maintained during periods of no flow,
(b) protect indicator riffles during periods of low flows and very low flows,Note: Indicator riffles will be identified by the Minister as part of the implementation of this Plan.
(c) provide for the passage of low flows and very low flows through new and existing in-river works and activities in this water source,
(d) maintain the natural flow variability of a proportion of freshes as they pass through this water source,
(e) ensure equitable access to water for household consumption, stock watering and gardening (in this order of priority) at all times, except during periods of very low flows and no flow,
(f) foster economic benefits related to the use of water through the implementation of this Plan,
(g) provide for access to available water of this water source by all access licence holders in accordance with the water sharing arrangements stated in this Plan,
(h) provide rules for water trading in this water source,
(i) support recreational opportunities, river health and the aesthetic appeal of this water source through the maintenance of pools, riffles and flow variability,
(j) protect and enhance the cultural presence of the community of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples that may be affected by river flow, including places of heritage, and spiritual significance, scientific and educational opportunities and rural industries,
(k) contribute to the requirements of water users and other water sources and their dependent ecosystems downstream of this water source through agreed water sharing arrangements for this water source, and
(l) contribute to the achievement of water quality to support the environmental values of this water source.Note: This objective refers to maintaining water quality. Although there are no specific strategies directly related to this objective in this Plan, the environmental water provisions in this Plan make a positive contribution to maintaining water quality.