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Ken Matthews' statement on interim report

8 December 2021

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

NSW water allocations reflect some easing after record drought conditions

1 July 2021

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

Three South Coast water sharing plans extended

25 June 2021

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

Supplementary allocation reductions for Gwydir and Border Rivers

8 June 2021

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has today advised that supplementary water allocations for the Gwydir and Border Rivers are likely to see reduced allocations commencing in the 2021-22 water year.

Floodplain Harvesting regulations 'What We Heard' reports released

1 May 2021

New floodplain harvesting regulations will enable the rollout of the NSW Government’s first-ever floodplain harvesting licensing and measurement scheme.

Have your say on review of the Gwydir Valley floodplain management plan

6 April 2021

The NSW Government is calling for community feedback on the five-year review of the Gwydir Valley floodplain management plan.

Extension of exhibition for draft Central Coast Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sharing Plan

29 January 2021

The exhibition period for the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Central Coast Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources has been extended until 14 February 2021, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has announced.

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

Floodplain Harvesting Strategy - upcoming Community Consultations

30 November 2018

The NSW Government has commenced public exhibition of the draft floodplain harvesting monitoring and auditing strategy and announced community meetings in Moree, Narrabri, Narromine, Bourke and Sydney next week.

New groundwater allocations available across NSW

9 October 2018

The NSW Department of Industry – Water is reminding water users to register their interest in new groundwater allocation releases that are currently available at 41 sources across NSW.

Murray and Murrumbidgee water allocation

3 September 2018

Today’s water allocations for licensed water users in the Murray region reflect the ongoing dry conditions across much of the state.

Two NSW Water Sharing Plans extended

27 July 2018

Two NSW Water Sharing Plans have been extended to allow for the consideration of a recent review by the Natural Resources Commission.