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Bega Water Treatment Plant moving forward

12 April 2024

Construction is underway on the new Bega-Tathra Water Treatment and Filtration Plant which is set to deliver world-class drinking water to some 8,000 South Coast locals.

Central Coast Water Sharing Plan open for feedback

30 November 2020

NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today announced the draft replacement water sharing plan for the Central Coast area has been placed on public exhibition for community feedback.

Embargo on in-river dams: Ourimbah and Jilliby Jilliby creeks

20 November 2020

The department announced an embargo on in-river dams within the Ourimbah Creek and Jilliby Jilliby Creek water sources.

NSW Water Allocations reflect some easing after record drought conditions

1 July 2020

Today’s water allocations announced by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for licensed water users reflect some improvement in resource availability, particularly for towns and high priority entitlements.

New water sharing rules to protect water for the environment

29 June 2020

New water sharing plan rules to protect water for the environment and river connectivity are proposed to commence on 1 July and 1 December.

Landowners from Walgett area face string of charges in Land and Environment Court

22 April 2020

Two landholders from the Walgett area will face 14 charges in the Land and Environment Court for breaches of water laws in 2016 and 2017.

Have a say in what happens to the Great Artesian Basin

20 February 2020

The NSW Government has announced the Water Sharing Plan for the Great Artesian Basin is now on public exhibition for community feedback.

Drought relief: NSW Government confirms funding guidelines for $1 Billion Safe & Secure Water Program

19 December 2018

The NSW Government has today released the funding guidelines for its flagship $1 billion Safe & Secure Water Program (SSWP), confirming that during the transition applicants may submit eligible detailed applications under the former guidelines until

Public exhibition begins for Lachlan surface water resource plan

4 December 2018

The NSW Government has commenced public exhibition of the draft Lachlan Surface Water Resource Plan.

Public exhibition begins for Macquarie-Castlereagh Surface Water Resource Plan

23 November 2018

The NSW Government commenced public exhibition of the draft Macquarie-Castlereagh Surface Water Resource Plan today.

Beginning of public exhibition for Murrumbidgee Alluvium Water Resource Plan

13 November 2018

The NSW Government commenced public exhibition of draft Murrumbidgee Alluvium Water Resource Plan today.

Beginning of public exhibition for Gwydir Alluvium Water Resource Plan

13 November 2018

The NSW Government commenced public exhibition of the Draft Gwydir Alluvium Water Resource Plan today.