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AIM: To develop a National Water Resource Classification System (NWRCS), through
public gazetting, as required by Section 12 [PDF
- 35KB] of the National
Water Act - 1998 (No. 36 of 1998) [PDF
- 774KB].
The NWRCS will consist of procedures to be followed for recommending a class
when classifying Water Resources. The system will also provide a definition of
these classes.
- Procedures, Strategies and Methodologies
Procedures, strategies and methodologies for the NWRCS (including specification
of Resource Quality Objectives) will be developed. This work involve (a) the
development of a framework and policies for the classification of water
resources, (b) the development of a strategy for implementation of the
classification systems, and (c) the development of a strategy to create the
capacity to implement the classification system
- Implementation co-ordination
This focus area involves prioritising, piloting and coordinating the
implementation of the classification system, which will be transferred to
Regional Operations Branch once the system is established. This work involves
(a) the pilot testing of the classification framework and systems, and (b) the
determination of implementation priorities.
- Technical assistance and capacity building
This focus area will involve providing technical assistance and capacity
building on water resources classification processes/projects to the Regional
Operations Branch responsible for implementing the classification system
(probably with compulsory licensing). This work involves (a) the identification
and development of training material to assist with the implementation of the
classification systems, and (b) the provision of technical assistance to
regional implementation of the classification system.
- Oversight
This focus area involves the auditing the implementation of the classification
system, once established and transferred to the Regional Operations Branch.
Water Resource Classification System – Current Studies
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