Drought management plans and water restrictions : guideline for development / Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water

Integrated water supply planning, asset management planning and drought management planning are fundamental to the prudent and efficient delivery of water supply services to any community. Drought management planning is a key consideration by the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water for regulatory activities conducted under Part 5A, Division 3 of the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 in relation to water security and continuity of supply....The aim of a drought management plan (DMP) is to identify and mitigate community water shortage risks associated with drought. A DMP should provide a clear description of what actions need to occur and when, who isresponsible for implementation, and how necessary resources will be secured. It should address the need to manage demand, identify and access new water supplies, and maintain and enhance the capability of assets. This guideline has been prepared to assist water service providers to develop a DMP for each urban water supply service they operate, as part of their responsibility for managing risks to urban water security and continuity of supply. It also aims to help water service providers review and assess an existing DMP or restrictions schedule, promote consistency in terminology for water restrictions across the state, and provide various levels of detail to support water service providers at different stages of planning maturity. (Purpose, page 3).