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Past media releases

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3 weeks left to opt in for free telemetry

10 March 2025

Eligible water users have 3 weeks remaining to opt in to receive free telemetry and installation, saving them significant out-of-pocket costs and helping them become compliant with metering rules.

Innovative technology installed in Menindee to restore native fish passages

6 March 2025

The Minns Labor Government is trialling Fishheart; a state-of-the-art temporary fish passage technology in the Lower Darling-Baaka River near Menindee, western NSW.

Have your say on updated water sharing plan wetland mapping

4 March 2025

The NSW Government is updating specific wetlands in 6 regional draft water sharing plans following important community feedback that has been critical in helping us improve the mapping.

Shovels in the ground for major Murray water projects

27 February 2025

Construction is underway on two major infrastructure projects that will help to boost environmental outcomes for critical waterways in Southern NSW while minimising impacts to private landholders.

New hub to save a half a billion litres of water in the regions

24 February 2025

After the huge success of the state’s first Regional Water Loss Management Hub trial, the NSW Government is rolling out the program to up to a dozen more councils, giving them access to an arsenal of tools to save a staggering half a billion

Havens for crustaceans

21 February 2025

NSW Government scientists are taking a deep dive into freshwater spiny crayfish across the Illawarra and Greater Sydney, conducting the first ever study on the importance of environmental flows from Sydney’s dams on the wellbeing of these

Cobar pipeline replacement on hold

21 February 2025

After a thorough and rigorous Final Business Case (FBC), the NSW Government has decided to pause plans to replace Cobar’s oldest water supply pipeline due to substantial cost escalations.

Learn more about boosting Tamworth’s drought resilience

20 February 2025

The NSW Government will outline how it plans to lock in water security for Tamworth over the short and longer term to ensure the city is well prepared for a future drought during community information sessions taking place next week.

Faster water approvals to supercharge housing delivery

20 February 2025

The Minns Labor Government is slashing red tape to get more homes built faster across the state, unveiling a clear blueprint to speed up approvals and ensure new properties are connected and ready to turn on the tap sooner.

Progress towards recycled water plant in Orange

17 February 2025

Orange residents are closer to seeing a new innovative water supply solution roll into town as a preliminary business case gets underway to look at constructing the first purified recycled water treatment demonstration plant in regional NSW.

Learn more about Tamworth’s water security projects

12 February 2025

Tamworth residents are invited to learn more about the proposed infrastructure projects designed to lock in water security and boost drought resilience for the region at community information sessions being held next week.

Progress on Joint Water Trading Framework

11 February 2025

The NSW and ACT Governments are taking important steps towards developing the first joint water trading framework to deliver an extra 6.36 gigalitres (GL) of water to the environment.