New knowledge will improve the Plan
New knowledge includes resource condition monitoring and water use data, climate modelling and groundwater models.
The Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan is changing
Revising the plan will be a complex process. This page will support you to stay connected and take up opportunities to participate as they arise.
We encourage you to explore the areas that amendment is focusing on to find out about changes being proposed and contribute your feedback.
We look forward to working with you to improve water resource management in the Lower Limestone Coast.
Information session summary
What we presented and heard from you at the first broader consultation held in August 2024.
The focus areas for revising the Plan
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Revision of sustainable allocation is needed
A revision of the current level of allocation is needed for water security.
More environmental provisions are needed
The Plan has a critical role in protecting ecosystems and biodiversity from the impacts of groundwater extraction and recharge interception.
Understanding water trade and the water market
We heard from you that the process for seeking, buying and selling water in the Lower Limestone Coast was not clear.
Reducing the complexity in the Plan
Simplification of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan is needed. This could include amalgamating management zones.
Aligning the Plan to legislation and policy change
The Plan has become inconsistent with current relevant legislation and policy.
Stakeholder Advisory Group
The Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan Amendment Stakeholder Advisory Group will provide objective advice and recommendations to the Limestone Coast Landscape Board towards the sustainable use, conservation and management of water in the Lower Limestone Coast Prescribed Wells Area.
Stakeholder Advisory Group meetings
Date: December 2024
Venue: TBC
Chardonnay Lodge, Coonawarra. 10.30 am to 3.30 pm
See the above video for an update from the meeting.
The minutes for the meeting will be published following meeting 7.
The Henty, Mt Gambier. 10.30 am to 3.30 pm
See the above video for an update from the meeting.
Minutes for the meeting will be published following meeting 6.
Chardonnay Lodge, Coonawarra, 10.30 am to 3.30 pm
These minutes represent the discussion by Stakeholder Advisory Group members. They are captured to support interested parties understand the breadth of discussions. Only decisions outlined in the decision register represent a formal position of the Stakeholder Advisory Group.
UniSA, Mount Gambier, 10.30am to 3.30 pm
These minutes represent the discussion by Stakeholder Advisory Group members. They are captured to support interested parties understand the breadth of discussions. Only decisions outlined in the decision register represent a formal position of the Stakeholder Advisory Group.
Chardonnay Lodge, Coonawarra, 10.30 am to 3.30 pm
These minutes represent the discussion by Stakeholder Advisory Group members. They are captured to support interested parties understand the breadth of discussions. Only decisions outlined in the decision register represent a formal position of the Stakeholder Advisory Group.
Stakeholder Advisory Group Members
Dr Penny Schulz
LLC WAP Stakeholder Advisory Group Chair
Representing the Limestone Coast Landscape Board
Pete Bissell
LLC WAP Stakeholder Advisory Group Co-Chair
Representing the Limestone Coast Landscape Board
Alan Rossouw
Representing the Softwood Forestry Sector
Belinda Williamson
Representing the Manufacturing Industry
Belinda has worked as an Environmental Engineer in sawmilling for 25+ years and has experience in large groundwater remediation projects.
Claire Harding
Representing Environment and Conservation
Conservation Ecologist, National Parks and Wildlife Service, manager of public wetland assets. Claire has extensive local hydro-ecological knowledge.
Claire Davies
Representing the Viticulture Sector
Grape grower and member of the Wrattonbully Wine Region Association and Limestone Coast Grape & Wine Council, Claire has strong industry connections.
Darren Shelden
Representing the Hardwood Forestry Sector
Over 20 years in the forestry sector. Working at Australian Bluegum Plantations, Darren has hardwood and water allocation planning experience.
Graeme Hamilton
Representing the Dairy Sector
An active member of the South Australian Dairy Association, Graeme has extensive water allocation planning experience and owns a dairy in Glenburnie.
James Prescott
Representing Environment & Conservation
A former Kongorong farmer and current member of the Friends of Mt Gambier Area Parks with an interest in the environment and wetland ecosystems.
Kerry DeGaris
Representing Livestock and Wool Production
Kerry has extensive water allocation planning experience, scientific expertise and owns a livestock and wool production property near Bool Lagoon.
Kylie Boston
Representing Irrigated Livestock Production Sector
A member of local government, Kylie has water allocation planning & dairy industry experience with a primary production background.
Melissa Herpich
Representing Environment & Conservation
A member of environmental NGO Natural Glenelg Trust, Melissa is an ecologist with extensive knowledge of the region’s environmental values.
Simon Sherriff
Public Water Supply
As Manager Regional Water Security at SA Water, Simon brings extensive experience in the technical and policy aspects of water resources management.
Peter Balnaves
Representing the Viticulture Sector
As a leader in the wine industry Peter has 18 years’ experience representing the industry in Lower Limestone Coast water planning processes.
Terry Buckley
Representing the Horticulture Sector
Terry has nearly 50 years' experience producing potatoes and also produces prime lambs from irrigated pasture.
Wayne Hancock
Representing Irrigated Livestock Production
A member of the Mid-South Irrigators Group, Wayne has a deep knowledge of water planning & has a primary production enterprise in Townsend & Bowaka.
News & events
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2024 Information session summary
Read the summary reportOver 340 individuals attended sessions on the amendment to the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan held across the region in August. What we presented and heard from you at the first broader consultation has now been developed into a summary report.
Water monitoring map for the Lower Limestone Coast
Check water levels near youThere are over 500 groundwater observation monitoring wells across the Lower Limestone Coast Prescribed Wells Area.
The observation well data is updated annually following autumn and spring monitoring.
2024 Information session roadshow
Read the full news story here...The Limestone Coast Landscape Board welcomes you to a public session which will present information on the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan amendment process.
Come along for an update on the amendment process and the key topics being looked at to date.
Whether you live in a township, are a water licensee, recreational water user or a community member, these sessions are to ensure everyone has an opportunity to be involved.
Amendment making progress
Read the full news story here...Progress on the amendment of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan is underway as the Limestone Coast Landscape Board works towards sustainable water management for the Lower Limestone Coast.
Review moves to an amendment process
Read the full news story here...The amendment of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan (the Plan) is set to begin in early 2024.
The announcement follows the conclusion of an 18 month review period which has found that amendment is required for the Plan to remain appropriate for the region.
We sincerely thank the licence holders, community members and industry and interest groups and in particular the Stakeholder Advisory Group who contributed to the review process.
2023 Community information sessions
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board wrapped up their Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan review roadshow, culminating in community information sessions held in Mt Gambier, Naracoorte and online in September.
The public information sessions were open to anyone in the community with an interest in learning more about our groundwater resources and the role of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan in their management.
Sessions to support stakeholder understanding
See 'events' in the above menu for upcoming eventsOver 16 information sessions were held in 2023 with stakeholders from industry groups such as dairy, cropping, livestock and forestry as part of the series to ensure water licence holders, industry representatives and environment groups have an opportunity to be involved in the review of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan.
The purpose of these sessions was to provide groups the opportunity to contribute directly to the process and broaden their understanding of the review.
Representatives sought from forestry sector
Read the full noticeExpressions of interest are being sought for softwood and hardwood forestry representatives to join the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan Review Stakeholder Advisory Group.
Exploring flows key to joint Board framework
Read the full news storyThe Limestone Coast Landscape Board and South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board have met once again to discuss shared interests and progress under their Joint Committee and the region’s Drainage and Wetland Strategy.
Aerial monitoring to begin for seawater intrusion
Read the full news storyAerial monitoring using an airborne electromagnetic (AEM) technology is about to begin over the lower Limestone Coast's southern coast line, collecting data to understand the extent of seawater intrusion inland.
Stakeholder Advisory Group for LLC WAP announced
Read the full news storyThe Limestone Coast Landscape Board has formed a Stakeholder Advisory Group for the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan review.
Lower Limestone Coast WAP review set to begin
Read the full news storyThe Limestone Coast Landscape Board have announced they are set to commence the review of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan.
Study to explore aquifer recharge opportunities
Read the full news storyStudy to explore aquifer recharge opportunities for primary production.
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board in partnership with the Primary Producers Sustainable Water Group are investigating the feasibility of sourcing excess water from the drainage network and storing it in the aquifer for the benefit of primary industries.
Review
The Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan was reviewed in 2022-23. A Stakeholder Advisory Group was formed to support the review process. They provided advice and recommendations to the Limestone Coast Landscape Board.
In addition to the Stakeholder Advisory Group the Limestone Coast Landscape Board held information and feedback sessions to broaden the reach of the review. In total 18 sessions were held for various industries and community groups.
These meetings were held as part of the review of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan which concluded in October 2023.
Meeting #11
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Meeting #10
Thursday 21 September 2023
Meeting #9
Thursday 17 August 2023
Meeting #8
Thursday 13 July 2023
Meeting #7
Thursday 15 June 2023
Meeting #6
Wednesday 17 May 2023
Meeting #5
Wednesday 29 March 2023
Meeting #4
Wednesday 22 February 2023
Meeting #3
Thursday 19 January 2023
Meeting #2
Friday 18 November 2022
Meeting #1
Thursday 20 October 2022
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board acknowledges and respects the traditional owners of the ancestral lands and waters of the Limestone Coast. We acknowledge the elders past, present and future and we respect the deep feelings of attachment and relationships of Aboriginal Peoples to Country including the language groups: Meintangk, Potaruwutij, Bunganditj, Tatiara/Ngarkat, Tanganekald (Southern Clans) and Ngarrindjeri.
Artwork by: Marie Clarke
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