NATIONAL WATER ACT 36 OF 1998: RESERVE DETERMINATION FOR WATER RESOURCES OF THE BREEDE-GOURITZ WATER MANAGEMENT AREA
Notice Title: National Water Act 36 of 1998 (“NWA”): Reserve Determination for Water Resources of the Breede-Gouritz Water Management Area
Government Notice: GN 2428 in GG 46798 on 26 August 2022
Commencing date: 26 August 2022
The Minister of Water and Sanitation (“the Minister”) in terms of section 16(1) of the NWA, published the Reserve determination for water resources of the Breede-Gouritz Water Management Area.
The Reserve is determined for all or part of every significant water resource within Breede-Gouritz Water Management Area as set out below:
- Water Management Area: Breede-Gouritz
- Drainage Regions: A Tertiary Drainage Region (G40-G50, H10- H90, J11-J40, K10-K70)
- Rivers: Breede Overberg Area: Breede River, Rivieronderend River, Overberg River, as well as other smaller coastal rivers. Gouritz Coastal Area: Gouritz River, Buffels River, Touws River, Groot River, Gamka River, Olifants River, Kammanassie River, and smaller coastal rivers.
For a copy of the Government Notice click here.
How to ensure compliance at my operations?
Employers operating within the water management area must take note of the determination.
For assistance or queries please contact Nico Brits at nico@shangoni.co.za.
