Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Water Act 1989 - SECT 22P

Review following long-term water resources assessment

22P. Review following long-term water resources assessment

If, in the opinion of the Minister, a long-term water resources assessment has
identified-

   (a)  a decline in the long-term availability of surface water or
        groundwater which has a disproportionate effect on the environmental
        water reserve or on the allocation of water for consumptive purposes;
        or

   (b)  a deterioration in waterway health for reasons related to flow-

the Minister must cause a review to be undertaken to determine the action that
is required to be taken-

   (c)  to restore the balance between the environmental water reserve and the
        allocation of water for consumptive purposes; or

   (d)  to restore the health of waterways-

having regard to any relevant social, economic and environmental matters.