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services (power, water and sewerage) to the Muṯitjulu community. It is recognised that it is not the core business of the Director to deliver essential services for remote communities. Discussions with Commonwealth agencies and the Northern Territory Government regarding transfer of responsibilities for essential services were continuing at the time of this plan's preparation.
   Challenges

    •      Working effectively with the Muṯitjulu community and other agencies to help with the park's joint management and to support the community's wishes
    •      To make sure the development of Muṯitjulu community is not unreasonably restricted because of its location inside a Commonwealth reserve and a World Heritage area
    •      To make sure the development of Muṯitjulu community is sustainable and doesn't impact on the park's cultural and natural values, particularly its World Heritage values and groundwater sustainability
    •      Being clear about the different roles and responsibilities of the Director and of other organisations relating to Muṯitjulu community, including for development planning and assessment
    •      Continuing to maintain essential services infrastructure so that Muṯitjulu community has good-quality and sustainable essential services, for its day-to-day operation and its future development

    •      Working to transfer the responsibility for essential services to another organisation

Prescriptions

4.2.1        The Director and the Board recognise the rights of Aṉangu to reside in the Muṯitjulu community to maintain their ongoing association with the park. The Director and the Board also support the need for Aṉangu to pursue their social, cultural and economic aspirations and for the Muṯitjulu community to develop sustainably.

4.2.2        A person carrying out activities on behalf of, or otherwise invited by, MCAC and Muṯitjulu community organisations may access the Muṯitjulu community without the Director's approval.

4.2.3        Subject to section 4.2.4, minor to moderate works, excavations and construction of structures may be carried out in the Muṯitjulu Township Zone without approval from the Director if a CLC sacred site clearance certificate has been issued and the action is likely to have less than a significant impact on the environment or cultural and natural values of the park or Nguraṟitja (Category 1 and 2 actions in Table 4, Section 3.3 Assessment of proposals).

      Note: Actions covered by section 4.2.3 may require approval from the Muṯitjulu Township sublesee in accordance with the Muṯitjulu Township Sublease.

4.2.4        Actions in the Muṯitjulu Township Zone which will involve connection to, or otherwise affect the delivery of, essential services provided by the Director must be approved by the Director.

4.2.5        Major works, excavations and construction not covered by section 4.2.3 may be carried out in the Muṯitjulu Township Zone only in accordance with a permit issued by Director, which may be given subject to conditions. The Director must require proponents to assess proposals under this section