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Sign up hereEOI open for regional water project funding
19 April 2024
The NSW Government is calling for expressions of interest to participate in the next round of funding applications for the Australian Government's National Water Grid Fund to help drought proof water supplies and improve water security for country
Water security boost in the pipeline for Hunter
12 December 2022
The Lostock to Glennies pipeline is making great progress after the contract was awarded to develop the concept design and engineering for the project as part of the Final Business Case.
One week left for the new Dungowan Dam EIS
30 November 2022
Tamworth and the Peel Valley have one more week to have their say on the New Dungowan Dam and Pipeline Environmental Impact Statement.
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.
Strategy securing Far North Coast's water future open for feedback
1 November 2022
The draft Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy is on public display, and the community is invited to have its say on shortlisted options.
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.
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.
New water allocations reflect record rainfall in recent months
1 July 2022
The opening water allocations for NSW licenced water users reflect the significant turnaround from drought conditions to an abundance of water across the state.
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.
Coffs Harbour Area Water Sharing Plan open for feedback
17 January 2022
The Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Coffs Harbour Area water sharing plan.
Lower North Coast water sharing plan open for feedback
17 January 2022
The Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Lower North Coast water sharing plan.