Water Policy

Information on the Water Policy Unit, its policies, water efficiency programs, water efficiency tips, catchment management and future water supply

• Water Policy Unit
  The Water Policy Unit centralises the water policy functions.
• ACT Water Policy and Strategy
  ACT Water Policy sets the goal, objectives and targets for the ACT Government and the community to achieve sustainable use and management of ACT water resources.
• Water Efficiency Programs and Rebates
  The ACT Government offers a range of water efficiency incentive and rebate programs.
• Water Efficiency Tips and Information
  Information on water efficiency tips.
• Catchment Management
  The adoption of the Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) approach is increasingly regarded as the most effective way of dealing with environmental issues.
• Water Related Legislation
  There is a range of ACT and Federal legislation relating to managing water resources in the ACT.
• Future Water Supply
  External links to future water supply.
• Permanent Water Conservation Measures in the ACT
  Permanent Water Conservation Measures were introduced in the ACT on 31 March 2006.
• Regional Issues
  Information on the Murrumbidgee Catchment Authority and Murray Darling Basin Commission.
• National Issues
  Information on National Water Commission, National Water Initiative and Australian Water Fund.
• Temporary Water Restrictions
  Stage 3 Temporary Water Restrictions apply in the ACT and Queanbeyan from 16 December 2006.