Fivebough and Tuckerbil Swamps ‘Riverland’ Banrock Station Wetland Complex The Coorong and Lakes Alexandrina and Albert. Analysis undertaken by the Authority indicates there may be changes to the hydrological regime as a result of operating the SDL Adjustment Mechanism. This could include changes to the volume, timing, duration and frequency of surface water flows. These changes may affect flows to and within Ramsar wetlands in the southern Basin, with the potential to change their ecological character in both positive and negative ways. Supply measure projects can increase outcomes for Ramsar wetlands in a number of ways, including greater floodplain connectivity and improved seasonality and duration of water for the environment. An analysis of the outcomes from the SDL adjustment package has determined that the proposed adjustments meet the ecological equivalence test and the limits of change safeguards and are not likely to have a significant impact on the eight relevant Ramsar wetlands. More detail is provided in Attachment B. As part of project delivery, proponents must obtain all necessary approvals including those under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act). This requires the proponent to consider any adverse impacts on Ramsar sites. In addition, ongoing project refinement and implementation through to 2024 will need to consider potential impacts on Ramsar wetlands. This may include coordinating the package as a whole to maximise the potential for any positive benefits through additional flows and connectivity, and avoid any adverse impacts through appropriate management and operating regimes. The additional environmental benefits from efficiency measures will also assist to maintain the character of Ramsar wetlands.
Fivebough and Tuckerbil Swamps ‘Riverland’ Banrock Station Wetland Complex The Coorong and Lakes Alexandrina and Albert. Analysis undertaken by the Authority indicates there may be changes to the hydrological regime as a result of operating the SDL Adjustment Mechanism. This could include changes to the volume, timing, duration and frequency of surface water flows. These changes may affect flows to and within Ramsar wetlands in the southern Basin, with the potential to change their ecological character in both positive and negative ways. Supply measure projects can increase outcomes for Ramsar wetlands in a number of ways, including greater floodplain connectivity and improved seasonality and duration of water for the environment. An analysis of the outcomes from the SDL adjustment package has determined that the proposed adjustments meet the ecological equivalence test and the limits of change safeguards and are not likely to have a significant impact on the eight relevant Ramsar wetlands. More detail is provided in Attachment B. As part of project delivery, proponents must obtain all necessary approvals including those under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act). This requires the proponent to consider any adverse impacts on Ramsar sites. In addition, ongoing project refinement and implementation through to 2024 will need to consider potential impacts on Ramsar wetlands. This may include coordinating the package as a whole to maximise the potential for any positive benefits through additional flows and connectivity, and avoid any adverse impacts through appropriate management and operating regimes. The additional environmental benefits from efficiency measures will also assist to maintain the character of Ramsar wetlands.
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