Queensland Consolidated Acts

WATER ACT 2000 - SECT 56

(1) For preparing the amending water resource plan, sections 38 to 52 apply--

(a) as if a reference in the sections to the draft plan were a reference to the amending plan; and

(b) with any other necessary changes.

(2) For preparing the new draft water resource plan, sections 38 to 52 also apply.

(3) Without limiting subsection (1) or (2), the amending plan or new draft plan may--

(a) change the existing boundaries of the plan area; or

(b) amalgamate the water resource plan with another water resource plan or part of another water resource plan; or

(c) change or extend the stated purpose of the water resource plan.

(4) However, sections 39 to 41 and 48 do not apply to the preparation of an amending water resource plan if--

(a) the Minister is satisfied that sufficient public notice of, and opportunity to make submissions on, the proposed amendment, will be available under section 49; or

(b) the amendment is of a type that the water resource plan states may be made to the plan under this subsection.