Program Partners
Department of Water - WA
The
Department of Water leads the management of the state's water
resources to ensure they are planned and managed to meet community
requirements, now and into the future. The department does this by
informing the government and the community on quantity, quality,
use and availability of water resources, and ensuring the delivery
of effective management regimes.
The department's responsibilities are addressed through four key program areas of water governance, water knowledge, water use and impact management, and capacity building. The department develops water governance by setting policy and planning frameworks along with effective water management mechanisms. More information on the department and its programs can be obtained at www.water.wa.gov.au.
Department of Planning - WA
The
Department of Planning recognises that water resources planning
issues must be integrated with other land use planning and
development issues so that land and water planning are undertaken
concurrently, rather than independently and consecutively. This is
critical if better urban water outcomes are to be achieved in new
development and redevelopment in urban centres and the many growing
towns across the State.
The Western Australian Planning Commission supports integrated water cycle management and water sensitive urban design through implementation of State Planning Policy No 2.9: Water Resources, consistent with the requirements contained in Better Urban Water Management (WAPC, 2008) which provides a framework for the consideration of water resources at each stage of the planning and development approvals system. More information on the department and its programs can be obtained at www.planning.wa.gov.au.
Western Australian Local Government Association
The Western Australian Local Government Association is the
voice of Local Government in Western Australia. As the peak
industry body WALGA advocates on behalf of the State's 142 Local
Governments and negotiates service agreements for the sector. WALGA
is not a government department or agency.
One of the ways in which the Western Australian Local Government Association supports Western Australia's member Local Government bodies is to work in the area of policy development. With an understanding of the needs of Local Government, the Association works on their behalf to draft and suggest policies on a number of key issues. More information on the department and its programs can be obtained at www.walga.asn.au.
Swan River Trust
The Swan River Trust is a State government agency charged with protecting and managing the Swan Canning river system. It works with community, industry, local government and other State government agencies to fulfil this role. The Trust focuses on maintaining and improving the environmental health of the Riverpark and ensuring the community can enjoy it now and in the future.
The Trust’s functions include working with State and local government and other bodies to provide facilities around the rivers; advising the Minister for the Environment on development proposals in the Trust Development Control Area; controlling and preventing pollution of the rivers; fostering community awareness of issues affecting the health of the river system; and increasing community involvement in river protection and restoration.
More information on the Swan River Trust and its programs can be found at www.swanrivertrust.wa.gov.au
Water Corporation
The Water
Corporation is committed to advancing Integrated Water Cycle
Management as a viable option in managing the State's water
supplies. This is in step with our aim to help make Perth more
climate resilient through reducing our water use, increasing the
amount of water that is recycled and developing new sources to
deliver a sustainable water supply.
The Corporation sees its partnership with New WAter Ways, as an opportunity to share knowledge, build capacity and encourage innovation as we move towards achieving consistency and best practice outcomes in water management principles. In addition to creating and sustaining water efficient communities, the Corporation also recognises and adheres to the principles of water quality management and water for the environment. More information on the Water Corporation and its programs can be obtained at www.watercorporation.com.au.
Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA)
The UDIA is the peak body representing all segments of the
development industry. The Institute has been representing the urban
development industry in Western Australia for more than 30 years.
More information on the UDIA and its programs can be obtained at
www.udia.com.au.