Alice Springs Water Advisory Committee
Members of the Alice Springs Water Advisory Committee will be appointed by the Minister for Natural Resources, Environment, the Arts and Sport, to "hold office at the Minister's pleasure”.
Members shall be suitably qualified and experienced persons in management of the water resource, or be in a position to represent key stakeholder interests. Members shall have a range of skills, experience and interests.
Committee Members June 2009
| Committee Member | Representing | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
Mr Craig Cross |
Chairperson |
Independent |
Mr Alan Whyte |
Public Water Supply |
Power and Water Corporation |
Mr Murray Stewart |
Local Government |
Alice Springs Town Council |
Mr Steve Shearer |
Industry / Commerce |
Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
Mr Darryl Pearce |
Native Title Holder |
Lhere Artepe Aboriginal Corporation |
Mr Allan Cooney |
Indigenous Development |
Centrefarm Aboriginal Horticulture Limited |
Mr Jimmy Cocking |
Environment |
Arid Lands Environment Centre |
Mr Richie Hayes |
Agriculture / Horticulture |
Territory Table Grape Producers Association |
Mr Tony Petras |
Sporting / Recreation |
Central Australian Drag Racing Association |
Mr Rod Cramer |
Community |
Alice Springs Rural Area |
Mr Viv Oldfield |
ASWCD Licensee |
Landholder |
Mr Cameron Ashe |
Department of Defence |
Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap |
| Mr Paul Davies | NT Resources Sector | Newmont Tanami Pty Ltd |
| VACANT | Indigenous Land Management | |
| VACANT | Science-based | |
| VACANT | Pastoral Interest | |
VACANT |
Education |
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Technical advisors to ASWAC The Alice Springs Water Advisory Committee relies on information supplied by the Northern Territory Government to achieve informed decision making on matters concerning water demand and use. The following non-voting members will provide this information: |
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| Water Resource Planner | Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport | |
| Groundwater Scientist | Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport | |
| Water Conservation Officer | Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport | |
| Horticultural Specialist | Department of Primary Industry, Fisheries and Mines | |
