Moratorium

Now that a Wild River proposal has been made over the catchment area of Cooper's Creek, a moratorium has been declared over any new developments happening in this area.

The moratorium retains the status quo i.e. the natural values of the area will remain as they are until a decision is made to declare/not declare the Cooper as a Wild River area. It is at this point, that the moratorium will cease to be.

The acts impacted by this moratorium include the Water Act, the Mineral Resources Act and the Vegetation Management Act. In particular, (but not limited to) the moratorium impacts on the taking of overland water flow works; the clearing of certain vegetation and the granting and renewal of mining tenements. However there are exemptions to the moratoriums, so it is worth checking with the local DERM office if landholders/developers are planning any works - especially vegetation clearing applications.