Community Consultation

The Department seeks comment from individuals in relation to the various proposals that are currently up for review.

Those people who have an interest in, or live near a proposed development can have valuable knowledge that provides a vital contribution to both the understanding management of a region or locality.

The following is a list of proposals open for comment and also those that are closed.

Open for Comment

Consultation	Start Date	End Date
Bore Metering The Northern Territory Government is undertaking a project to obtain information about ground water consumption and management in the Darwin rural and Daly region.	April 2007	ongoing
National Water Initiative A wide range of management reforms for better use of water resources has already been completed by the NT and independently assessed by the National Competition Council and the National Water Commission.	Nov 2006	ongoing

Closed for Comment

Consultation	Closed Date
Sites of Conservation Significance in the NT Draft information papers for 67 sites of conservation significance are now available for public comment.  The aim of this consultation is to inform landholders and Territorians about these sites, and provide an opportunity for feedback.	19 December 2008
Draft Management Program for the Magpie Goose, 2008-2013 This draft Management Program aims to ensure the long-term conservation of the Magpie Goose and its habitats in the Northern Territory.	18 October 2008
Draft Water Allocation Plan - Tindall Limestone Aquifer This draft Water Allocation Plan aims to provide a blueprint for future sustainability by establishing a framework for sharing water between human and environmental needs.	31 July 2008
Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve Draft Joint Management Plan 2007	4 April 2008
Howard Springs Nature Park draft Plan of Management A draft Plan of Management has been developed by the Parks and Wildlife Service after consultation with the community. The draft Plan of Management will be used to guide and direct management of the Nature Park for the next 5 to10 years.	9 February 2007
Beneficial Uses Declaration The Northern Territory Government is seeking community input into the declaration of beneficial uses for water bodies within the Darwin Harbour Catchment.	15 June 2007

 

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