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Current affairs
![Water storage](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/618843/water-bore-800-x-400.jpg)
Bourke has significantly improved its resilience to future droughts thanks to the completion of a $2 million bore and pipeline project which has been fully funded by the NSW Government to diversify the town's water supply.
![Wollundry Lagoon in Wagga Wagga is surrounded by River gum and Sheoak trees.](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0009/618390/wollundry-lagoon-800-x-400.jpg)
The NSW Government is inviting residents and stakeholders downstream of Wagga Wagga to have their say on the draft Murrumbidgee Floodplain Management Plan while it’s on public display until 29 September 2024.
![Cleaning up dead fish in river](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0009/560079/cleaning-up-dead-fish-1600x1200px.jpg)
For information about the ongoing monitoring and management of fish deaths.
Our work
Information on water allocations and availability in New South Wales.
Before you use, take, or trade water, or start work on waterfront land in NSW, you must obtain all necessary licences and approvals.
Information about non-urban metering, including what water users need to know, community engagement and project updates.
Projects that contribute to the safety, security and sustainability of our water resources.
Plans and strategies underway and under development.
Current projects and programs underway for NSW water resources.
Floodplain management aims to improve and maintain natural floodplain flows in rural areas.
Managing water for both immediate needs and for long-term economic and environmental sustainability.
Useful links
![](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0011/576452/Local-water-utilities_2000x1250.jpg)
The department, along with other local water utility regulators, oversees and supports local water utilities in their delivery of water supply and sewerage services.
![NRAR staff inspecting water pump.](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0007/387808/nrar-visit-367-x-220.jpg)
NRAR is responsible for the enforcement of water laws in NSW through monitoring compliance and education.
![WaterNSW insights portal](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0006/387834/wnsw-insights-367-x-220.jpg)
Providing comprehensive information about how water is managed and shared in NSW.
![View of dam on a sunny day](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0009/606861/dam-safety-367x220.jpg)
Independent regulator responsible for ensuring dam owners manage the safety of declared dams in NSW.
![Manly Hydraulics Laboratory](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0009/608364/manly-hydralics-2000x1250v2.jpg)
Providing specialist and impartial advice relating to coastal and water engineering and water flow assurance.