Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board Statement of Commitment

The Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board, in partnership with Watertrust Australia, is embarking on a community-led process to ensure the people of the Mt Lofty Ranges have a meaningful role in establishing fair and workable water allocation plans (WAPs).  

The process begins with the Our Water Future Summit during which outcomes sought by the community for the WAPs will be used to inform scientific targets, and identify and assess water sharing options.  

The Community Design group will undertake a deep dive into water sharing, explore options and develop recommendations for future water management. These insights and recommendations will reflect community views and priorities. A second Summit and broader engagement will provide the opportunity for the community to indicate their preferred solutions. The contributions of the community through this process will be advisory, and will be critical to shaping outcomes.

This process will ensure the Landscape Board can make decisions that, to the maximum extent possible, honour the priorities and preferences of the Mt Lofty Ranges community, to maintain the long-term sustainability of water resources for present and future generations.