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Sign up herePlans for Bega Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade
15 May 2024
An upgrade to Bega’s ageing sewage treatment plant is in the works following a $200,000 NSW Government investment to kickstart the design and planning stages.
Planning for Moama's sewage infrastructure future
15 May 2024
The historic town of Moama is one step closer to locking in a new or upgraded sewage treatment plant thanks to $300,000 from the NSW Government and $200,000 from Murray River Council.
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.
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.
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
Gwydir Water Resource Plan launched for public exhibition
19 October 2018
The NSW Government has launched the Gwydir Surface Water Resource Plan for public exhibition from 18 October 2018.
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.