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NSW Government update on Dungowan Dam

10 May 2023

Following the Federal Government’s decision last night to withdraw funding the NSW Government will not proceed with the Dungowan Dam project.

Improving Warrumbungle water and sewerage operations

14 February 2023

Water and sewerage operations across the Warrumbungle Shire have been streamlined thanks to a million-dollar upgrade of the telemetry network.

All 20 NSW water resource plans lodged

14 February 2023

NSW has made significant progress towards its obligations under the Murray Darling Basin Plan, having  now lodged its final water resource plans to the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA).

Temporary water restriction for Upper Murrumbidgee River

3 February 2023

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has announced a temporary water restriction for the Upper Murrumbidgee River in the Murrumbidgee I and II water sources from Tuesday 7 February 2023.

Healthier floodplains for Gwydir and the Northern Basin

30 January 2023

The NSW Government is rolling out site visits across the Gwydir and Barwon-Darling valleys to start bringing unapproved flood works into compliance and return water to floodplains, wetlands, rivers and creeks.

Learning about our floodplain wildlife

27 January 2023

The state’s swollen floodplains are alive with aquatic critters and new research is shining a spotlight on what kinds of fish, frogs, and other creatures call them home.

Winburndale Dam upgrade nears completion

25 January 2023

The $16 million Winburndale Dam Flood Security Upgrade is nearing its final stages, with 19 of 25 pre-stressed ground anchors now installed to reinforce the dam wall.

Update on flood events in northwest NSW

21 December 2020

The Bureau of Meteorology advises that widespread rainfall, including possible heavy localised falls, is forecast across much of inland northern NSW river valleys over the next 12-18 hours.

Flood event in Gwydir Valley

17 December 2020

There are reports of heavy rain in the Gwydir region which could lead to overland flows.

Temporary water restriction for Mortons Creek extended

11 December 2020

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today announced the temporary water restriction order which applies to the Mortons Creek Water Source has been extended, with the new expiry date of 31 March 2021.

Roll out of the Snowy Water Licence amendments

2 December 2020

The NSW Government has commenced implementation of the actions resulting from the 10-year review of the Snowy Water Licence.

NRAR finds non-compliance in 17 Coffs horticulture operations

10 November 2020

The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has released the results of Phase 3 of its intensive horticulture compliance campaign in Coffs Harbour.