The NSW Government has approved replacement water sharing plans for six regions across the state.

Today’s mostly full opening water allocations reflect the state’s continued good water availability following consecutive wet years. This is good news for licenced water users, who will see most entitlements nearing maximum allowable levels.

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

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.

Residents, businesses, Aboriginal groups and other stakeholders are invited to have their say on the draft replacement Lower Murray Darling Unregulated Water Sharing Plan which lays out clear rules for fair and sustainable distribution of water

The NSW Government is calling for feedback on the new draft Castlereagh Unregulated River Water Sources Water Sharing Plan which will lay out clear rules for sustainable and equitable water use in the region for the next decade.

The NSW Government is calling for feedback on the draft Intersecting Streams Water Sharing Plan which will set out clear rules for the fair and sustainable division of water among users and the environment for the next decade.

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment today extended the temporary restriction on interstate water trades into the NSW Murray, Lower Darling and Murrumbidgee regulated river water sources to 30 September 2023, unless repealed earlier.

Water users are encouraged to have their say on proposed changes to the Great Artesian Basin Groundwater Sources water sharing plan to make it consistent with other inland groundwater plans.

Ken Matthews' announcement regarding his interim report for Independent Investigation into NSW Water Management and Compliance

Opening water allocations announced by the department for NSW licenced water users reflect continued recovery in available water resources across the state.

The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has announced an extension of the Water Sharing Plans for the Bega, Murrah-Wallaga and Towamba areas.