Frequently asked questions

Post approval management plans

Answers to frequently asked questions about post approval management plans.

What SSD/SSI Post Approval Management Plans do I submit to Department of Planning and Environment-Water?

Table 1: SSD/SSI Post approval advice relevant to Department of Planning and Environment–Water.
Department of Planning and Environment–Water	Groundwater Models Groundwater Monitoring and Modelling Plans Surface Water and Groundwater Monitoring Reports Water Management Plans Extraction Management Plans Subsidence Management Plans Specific Requests from Department of Planning and Environment Water licensing under the WMA Works typically requiring a Controlled Activity Approval under the WMA (eg water course realignment, riparian rehabilitation)

Who do I contact for questions regarding the post approval management plan process?

If your question is regarding water matters, please email water.assessments@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

Please note that NRAR is no longer involved in coordinating or preparing advice on post approvals.

I have a question about groundwater models and groundwater monitoring plans, who do I contact?

Please contact the department for advice on groundwater models and groundwater monitoring plans by emailing water.assessments@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

I have a question about what licences and approvals my SSD/SSI project needs under the Water Management Act 2000, who do I contact?

Visit Water Assist on the department's website and use the self-help tool to find your answer. If you still need help in answering your question, submit an enquiry through Water Assist and someone from the department will be in contact with you.

I have submitted a post approval management plan via the portal and would like a progress update on the assessment of water issues. How do I get an update?

Please email water.assessments@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

I have a question about the advice on water matters I received on my post approval management plan, who do I contact?

Please contact Department of Planning and Environment–Water at water.assessments@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

I would like to arrange a meeting to discuss a post approval matter. Who do I contact?

Please contact Department of Planning and Environment–Water at water.assessments@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

Conditions of my SSD/SSI Project Consent issued a few years ago require me to consult with DPI Water/Office of Water/NRAR. Who should I contact?

Post approval consultation responsibilities of the former DPI Water, NSW Office of Water departments and NRAR are now the responsibility of the Department of Planning and Environment–Water. Please refer to Table 1 for guidance on these responsibilities. If you are still unsure, you can email water.assessments@dpie.nsw.gov.au for further advice.