(1) A water master plan prepared by the Agency under section (1)(h) of the Act shall—
(a) include an assessment of the—
(i) quantity and quality of the water resources of Saint Lucia and proposals for the conservation and sustainable development of those resources, and
(ii) present and future demand for and supply of raw and potable water in Saint Lucia and proposals for water allocation schemes; and
(b) divide the entire geographical area of Saint Lucia into watersheds on the basis of convenience for watershed management planning purposes; and
(c) set priorities between the various watersheds so defined for the purposes of the preparation of individual watershed management plans.
(2) In the course of preparing a water master plan, the Agency shall—
(a) take into account the National Water Policy of Saint Lucia; and
(b) take reasonable steps to consult with—
(i) the Commission,
(ii) any other Government agency having an interest in the matter related to water resources management, including but not limited to the management of Crown lands, forests and other protected areas, agriculture, environmental protection and the development of land, and
(iii) any bona fide non-governmental organisation which demonstrates an interest in water resource management.
(3) Before presenting a water master plan to the Minister for approval, the Agency shall—
(a) give notice in the Gazette and at least one newspaper in general circulation in Saint Lucia of the places where and times when the draft plan may be inspected; and
(b) give such other publicity to the matter as is appropriate to inform other Government agencies and the public in general, particularly persons whose interests are likely to be affected by the proposals in the draft plan, of—
(i) their right to make representations to the Agency with regard to the proposals in the draft plan, and
(ii) the date by or before which such representations must be made.
(4) After the expiry of the period allowed for the making of representations on a water master plan, the Agency must consider any representations made by other Government agencies, non-governmental organizations or the public and submit the water master plan, with or without modifications, to the Minister for approval.