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Sign up hereA clear path to water meter compliance
29 August 2024
New South Wales is on the road to a faster and easier roll out of non-urban metering reforms thanks to a suite of recommendations.
Mudgee pumped about delivery of new water infrastructure
18 July 2024
Stage one of the $4.5 million Mudgee Water Security Project is nearing completion with the delivery of a world class new pump station on the Cudgegong River that will double performance and improve water reliability in the region.
Hunter Valley Flood Resilience Strengthened
10 April 2024
With the recent heavy rain across the state and additional rain expected in coming weeks, the NSW Government is continuing to prioritise the Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme.
Funding locked in for new Kempsey Sewage Plant and across the North Coast
6 March 2024
Kempsey is moving towards having access to a new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant that will secure the region’s future thanks to $7.814 million funding in partnership between the NSW Government and Kempsey Shire Council.
Better water security in the pipeline for Boorowa
5 February 2024
Boorowa is on the path to improved water quality and security thanks to over $825,000 jointly funded by the NSW Government’s Safe and Secure Water Program and Hilltops Council bringing the long-awaited Harden to Boorowa Pipeline one step closer to
Eurobodalla water and sewer projects take shape
23 January 2024
A major upgrade that will take 160 Nelligen residents off rainwater and septic tanks is making great progress, with the completion of two new 880 kilolitre reservoirs and the contract now awarded to build a high-quality water reticulation and
Government taking action to help protect Menindee
22 April 2023
The NSW Government is taking proactive and precautionary action to help protect the Darling-Barka River as we move into cooler weather conditions.