Water Supply Catchments: Other Legislation and Planning Controls

While the Catchment & Land Protection Act 1994 contains the leading powers for regulating land use within catchments, a number of actions and functions within other Acts complement this legislation.

These include:

pollution control affecting water quality, under the Environmental and Protection Act 1970
land use planning of public land, under the Land Conservation Act 1972

Local Planning Controls
Most Non-Metropolitan Urban Water Authorities also have a strong involvement in water supply protection. This may be undertaken in conjunction with Local Government Authorities, under statutory planning provisions of the Planning and Environment Act 1987

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Local Government Authorities

Bethanga area of Lake Hume Water Supply Catchment, overlooking Lake Hume.<br>Water from the Lake is mainly used for irrigation, with some for local domestic use.

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