Codes of Practice

These codes of practice have been developed by infrastructure agencies in cooperation with the Wet Tropics Management Authority and are sometimes used as part of the permit conditions to maintain roads, powerlines and water infrastructure within the World Heritage Area under section 62 of the Wet Tropics Management Plan. More detailed versions of the codes of practice are available on our section 62 guidelines page. Copies of the Water Infrastructure Code of Practice and the Road Maintenance Code of Practice are available upon request from the Authority.

Water Infrastructure Code of Practice

The Water Infrastructure Code of Practice is a manual on how to operate
and maintain water supply infrastructure while protecting and minimising impacts on the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

Road Maintenance Code of Practice

The Road Maintenance Code of Practice outlines how to do road maintenance within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. It details practices that minimise any impacts on the Area. It was developed by the Department of Main Roads in conjunction with the Wet Tropics Management Authority, environmental experts, road engineers and roadwork crews.

Electricity Supply Maintenance Code

The Electricity Supply Code of Practice is a quick reference guide for field staff and contractors when electricity supply work is carried out in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. It summarises the requirements of permits to work in the Area and the Environmental Code of Practice.