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Sign up hereUrunga Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade begins
27 May 2024
Construction is underway to upgrade the Urunga Sewage Treatment Plant as part of an overhaul of wastewater services across Bellingen Shire’s coastal communities to ensure they’re equipped with infrastructure for the future that will deliver the
Funding locked-in to progress Armidale’s sewage treatment plant
16 May 2024
Armidale’s one step closer to securing an upgraded sewage treatment plant, with design work underway to overhaul the current facility thanks to over $1.2 million being invested by the NSW Government and Armidale Regional Council.
New water infrastructure to help drought-proof Mungindi and deliver water to Ashley
14 March 2024
Mungindi has switched on a new permanent $325,000 water cooling tower to ensure the town’s 600 residents will continue to have safe and high-quality drinking water during weather extremes.
A smarter groundwater future starts now
21 December 2022
Communities and stakeholders across NSW can bank on a sustainable groundwater future thanks to the launch of the NSW Groundwater Strategy.
$19 million Gundagai Sewerage Treatment Plant ready to go
12 December 2022
The $19 million Gundagai Sewerage Treatment Plant upgrade has been completed, providing modern sewerage services to the town’s residents and visitors.
Tweed Area Water Sharing Plan on public display
1 November 2022
The NSW Government invites community feedback on the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Tweed River Area.
Have a say on the Richmond River Water Sharing Plan
21 October 2022
The NSW Government is welcoming feedback on the draft Richmond River Area Water Sharing Plan, a framework that provides for more equitable and sustainable water use in the region over the next decade.
Opportunity to obtain a new groundwater access licence
17 October 2022
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is making new water access licenses available in 54 groundwater sources across NSW.
Bega Area Water Sharing Plan open for feedback
13 July 2022
Residents, water users and stakeholders are invited to have their say on the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Bega region.
State-first strategy to secure future of NSW groundwater
5 July 2022
The draft NSW Groundwater Strategy, the state’s first-ever long-term roadmap for the sustainable management of its vast and precious groundwater resources.
Metro water sharing plans open for feedback
30 June 2022
The NSW Government is inviting the community to have their say on two draft replacement water sharing plans for Greater Sydney.
Towamba water sharing plan open for feedback
10 May 2022
The NSW Government is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Towamba water sharing plan.