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Sign up hereRising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
20 June 2024
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River downstream of Jindabyne Dam in southern NSW for Thursday 27 June 2024.
Next steps for Snowy Valleys water improvements
29 May 2024
Residents and businesses in the Snowy Valleys are moving towards a safer and more secure water supply thanks to over $2 million being invested in partnership between the NSW Government and the local council to bring three key projects closer to
Construction begins on Mardi Water Treatment Plant
5 May 2024
One of the state’s largest water infrastructure projects has hit a major milestone, with construction underway to upgrade the Mardi Water Treatment Plant which will deliver up to 160 million litres of high-quality drinking water each day to over
Workshops to grow water-wise kids in Wilcannia
30 April 2024
About 100 primary and high school students and their teachers in Wilcannia will take part in workshops to learn why being water-wise has never been more important, and what they can do to help cut water waste.
Snowy River high-flow environmental releases begin mid year
23 April 2024
Eight planned high-flow environmental water releases from Jindabyne Dam into the Snowy River will be rolled out between June and November this year.
Upper Murrumbidgee high-flow environmental releases
23 April 2024
Environmental water releases from Tantangara Dam into the upper Murrumbidgee River for the 2024/25 water year have been organised by NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water in close consultation with the Snowy Advisory
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.
Fill up and go water security for upper Hunter towns
18 December 2023
Parkville, Wingen and Blandford residents now have access to a local town water supply for the first time, with the completion of four water dispensing stations that will help reduce reliance on rainwater tanks and water carting during dry times.
Border Rivers water sharing plan on public display
6 November 2023
The NSW Government invites water users from all sections of the community to have a say on a draft water sharing plan for the NSW Border Rivers Unregulated River Water Sources which will lay out clear rules for fair and sustainable water use in the
Rising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
3 November 2023
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for Friday 10 November 2023.
Rising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
11 October 2023
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for Wednesday 18 October 2023.
Feedback wanted on Murray Unregulated Water Sharing Plan
9 October 2023
Water users are being encouraged to have their say on the draft replacement Murray Unregulated Water Sharing Plan (WSP), which proposes greater protections for wetlands and more opportunities for trade between water sources.