Part 2 requires every catchment management agency to progressively develop a catchment management strategy for the water resources, within its water management area. Catchment management strategies must be in harmony with the national water resource strategy. In the process of developing this strategy, a catchment management agency must seek co-operation and agreement on water-related matters from the various stakeholders and interested persons. The catchment management strategy, which must be reviewed from time to time, will include a water allocation plan. A catchment management strategy must set principles for allocating water to existing and prospective users, taking into account all matters relevant to the protection, use, development, conservation, management and control of water resources.

8. Establishment of catchment management strategies

9. Contents of catchment management strategy

10. Guidelines for and consultation on catchment management strategies

11. Giving effect to catchment management strategies