Sassafras Wesley Vale Water Management Plan

​The Minister adopted theSassafras Wesley Vale Water Management Plan on 27 January 2012 and it took effect on 31 October 2012.

The purpose of the Plan is to provide a framework for managing the water resources of the Sassafras Wesley Vale area in accordance with the objectives of the Water Management Act 1999.

Sassafras Wesley Vale Water Management Plan (919 KB)


2025 Secretary's Review of the Plan ​

A review of this plan is underway by the Secretary of NRE Tas. Follow this link for further details: Water Management Plan Reviews


Reports

Reports that were prepared to inform the development of the Draft Sassafras Wesley Vale Water Management Plan in 2012 are available via the links below.

Water Management

A report summarising water management and licensed water use in the Sassafras Wesley Vale area.

Groundwater

A report summarising information from groundwater studies in the Sassafras Wesley Vale area and the proposed process for the introduction of groundwater management in the area.

  Groundwater Report for the Sassafras Wesley Vale Water Management Plan   (9Mb)

Environmental Values and Hydrology

Reports on the hydrological and ecological valiues and characteristics of the Sassafras Wesley Vale area.

  Environmental Values and Assessment for the Proposed Sassafras Welsey Vale Irrigation Scheme Area   (2Mb)



Assessment of Freshwater Ecosystem Values in the Sassafras Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme area: Guidance for Water Management.

  Assessment of Freshwater Ecosystem Values in the Sassafras Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme Area Guidance for Water Management   (437Kb)


Contact

Water Management Planning

Lands Building,
HOBART, TAS, 7000.