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Sign up hereMurray Floodplain Management Plan open for feedback
20 May 2024
Residents across the NSW central Murray region are invited to have their say on key elements of the draft Murray Floodplain Management Plan, an important tool to manage rural flood works and their valley-wide effects on flows and connectivity.
Floodplain Harvesting Strategy - upcoming Community Consultations
30 November 2018
The NSW Government has commenced public exhibition of the draft floodplain harvesting monitoring and auditing strategy and announced community meetings in Moree, Narrabri, Narromine, Bourke and Sydney next week.
Public comment sought on draft Macquarie Floodplain Management Plan
19 July 2018
Floodplain landholders and the community are invited to comment on the draft Macquarie Valley Floodplain Management Plan.
Have your say water reform consultation in Bourke
20 March 2018
The NSW Department of Industry—Water will meet with the community in Bourke this week to seek input on the NSW Water Reform Action Plan as part of a statewide consultation and community engagement program.
Minister Blair's response to Matthews' interim report
11 September 2017
Ken Matthews’ interim report into water administration and compliance in NSW has been received by the NSW Government. Minister for Regional Water, Niall Blair, thanked Mr Matthews and his team for undertaking such a thorough and comprehensive
Update on Matthews' review of water issues in NSW
30 August 2017
Mr Matthews has completed information gathering for the interim report, and the drafting of this is close to completion.