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Strategy Policies List
The policies contained within the Gippsland Region Sustainable Water Strategy are listed below. Click on the policies under each chapter heading to view a detailed summary.
| Chapter 3 | Policies (click to expand/hide) |
| Policy 3.1 | A balanced approach to allocating new water entitlements |
| Policy 3.2 | Reviewing entitlements |
| Policy 3.3 | Recognising existing rights to water |
| Policy 3.4 | Sleeper licences |
| Policy 3.5 | Establishing local management plans for unregulated surface water and groundwater systems |
| Policy 3.6 | Developing statutory management plans for water supply protection areas |
| Policy 3.7 | Clarifying responsibilities for groundwater monitoring |
| Policy 3.8 | State-wide approach for managing water impacts of land use change |
| Policy 3.9 | Managing the impact of new earth resources projects on Gippsland’s water resources |
| Chapter 4 | Policies (click to expand/hide) |
| Policy 4.1 | Structural works to maximise the benefits of environmental watering |
| Policy 4.2 | Environmental decisions downstream of all consumptive uses |
| Policy 4.3 | Complementary river restoration works and measures |
| Policy 4.4 | Risk-based approach to managing groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs) |
| Chapter 6 | Policies (click to expand/hide) |
| Policy 6.1 | Future demands for water in the Mitchell and Tambo catchments |
| Policy 6.2 | Principles for determining the terms and conditions of access to the drought reserve |