Consultations and information events
We will continue to regularly create opportunities to hear from and meet with our stakeholders to build shared understanding, hear insights on water matters, and to provide input on policies, plans, and other relevant documents. An overview of our upcoming meetings, exhibitions, and other public engagement activities is provided below.
Current engagements
Improved regulations for joint private works schemes – Have your say
From: 23 August 2023 12:00 AM
To: 30 September 2023 11:59 PM
We are working with joint private works schemes to deliver clearer, simpler rules and regulations for schemes.
Increasing recreation opportunities at Prospect Reservoir - Have your say
From: 21 August 2023 12:00 AM
To: 30 September 2023 11:59 PM
We are seeking ideas from the community about the potential to expand recreation activities at Prospect Reservoir. Find out more, complete a survey or attend one of the information sessions on 7 Sept, 8 Sept, 13 Sept 16 Sept, 17 Sept or 20 Sept.
NSW Great Artesian Basin Groundwater Sources Water Sharing Plan - Exhibition
From: 21 August 2023 12:00 AM
To: 1 October 2023 12:00 PM
Learn more about the proposed amendments to the current plan, attend a session on 7 Sept, 12 Sept, 13 Sept or 14 Sept and make a submission and/or provide comment on the draft amendments.
Local water utilities performance indicators – Have your say
From: 24 August 2023 12:00 AM
To: 6 October 2023 11:59 PM
The department is proposing new annual performance indicators for local water utilities. Join an online webinar on 7 Sept and 12 Sept to find out more.
Intersecting Streams Unregulated River Water Sources Water Sharing Plan - Exhibition
From: 4 September 2023 12:00 AM
To: 13 October 2023 12:00 AM
Learn more about the proposed changes to the plan, attend a session on 14 Sept, 19 Sept, 25 Sept or 29 Sept and make a submission or comment on the draft.
Castlereagh Unregulated River Water Sources - Exhibition
From: 18 September 2023 12:00 AM
To: 29 October 2023 11:59 PM
Learn more about the proposed changes to the plan, attend a session on Tues and Wed 10 and 11 October and make a submission or comment on the draft.
Lachlan Regional Water Strategy - Exhibition
From: 22 September 2023 12:00 AM
To: 12 November 2023 11:59 PM
Learn more about the draft Lachlan Regional Water Strategy, attend online webinars on Tues 10 and Fri 13 October, attend face to face sessions from Mon 16 to Thurs 19 October, and make a submission or comment on the draft.
Floodplain management plans First Nations - Engagement sessions
From: 26 September 2023 10:00 AM
To: 15 November 2023 4:00 PM
Engagement about the protection of cultural assets and values as part of the development of floodplain management plans in the Murray, Murrumbidgee and Lachlan valleys. Sessions will be held on 26 and 27 Sept, 5 and 18 Oct and 14 and 15 Nov 2023.
Domestic stock rights review - Survey
From: 22 August 2023 12:00 AM
To: 21 November 2023 11:59 AM
We are seeking to understand community and stakeholder views about domestic and stock rights as part of the NSW Government's commitment to reviewing the regulation of domestic and stock rights, under the NSW Water Strategy.
Water is one of our most valuable natural assets. We have a responsibility to the people of NSW to ensure we manage water equitably and transparently now and into the future. Our stakeholders include any community, group or individual who could be interested or affected by our activities.
Other engagement information
Roundup
A monthly webinar that provides updates on current consultation and engagement
Reference groups and advisory committees
The Department has stakeholder reference groups and advisory committees to engage with specific communities and on specific projects.
Past engagement
Find past engagement information, previous newsletters, meetings and presentations.