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Irrigation Water Restrictions SummaryYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement For current restrictions clink on this link.

A water sign showing current flow in the Meander River.Water restrictions on rivers and streams are implemented in accordance with a priority of rights under the Water Management Act 1999.

When there is insufficient water available to look after the rights of all users, restrictions are implemented by starting with the lowest priority user group.

Generally, the highest priority is given to:
  • stock and domestic use, followed by:
  • water for ecosystem protection
  • water licences converted from old registered rights
  • rights of special licences, and then
  • irrigation and other commercial users.
Groundwater usage may also be restricted if necessary.

Irrigation Water Restriction Notices

Irrigation Water Restriction Notices are advertised in the Public Notices section of Tasmania's major newspapers advising when irrigation water restrictions are in force and on the Public Info website: www.publicinfo.tas.gov.au/noticesYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement

Notices may also be served (personally or by post) on a person, prohibiting or restricting the taking of water from a water resource.

The Notice takes effect at a time that is specified in the notice and remains in force for such period not exceeding 12 months.

A person who contravenes a notice is guilty of an offence under the Water Management Act 1999. See the Water Regulations on the Tasmanian legislation website for penalties: www.thelaw.tas.gov.auYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement

Further Information

Contact your local Regional Water Management Officer.

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