New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

WATER SHARING PLAN FOR THE MACQUARIE AND CUDGEGONG REGULATED RIVERS WATER SOURCE 2003 - REG 10

10 Objectives

The objectives of this Plan are to:

(a) maintain or enhance the ecological functions and values of riverine environments,

(b) support a sustainable regional economy,

(c) protect the social values and benefits provided by the river system, and

(d) recognise and respect Aboriginal cultural responsibilities and obligations to the landscape.

Note: Although there are no specific strategies directly related to objectives in subclause (c) and (d), the specific environmental water provisions in this Plan and the bulk access regime in general, assists to address these objectives.