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Central west trials new water loss hub

14 December 2023

The NSW Government and Central West Joint Organisation (JO) are trialling the state’s first regional water loss management centre to bolster water security, save millions of litres of water and help drought proof supplies.

Workshops to help regional water services get disaster-ready

22 November 2023

Councils and Local Water Utilities (LWUs) will be better prepared to safeguard water and sewerage services during floods, droughts and bushfires, thanks to a series of incident and emergency response workshops being rolled out this month.

Last chance to have your say on stock and domestic rights

3 November 2023

NSW water users have two weeks left to complete the Stock and Domestic Rights survey as part of a broader review into understanding how water is extracted and managed under these rights, and whether any changes are needed.

Macquarie-Castlereagh Regional Water Strategy launches

30 October 2023

The Macquarie-Castlereagh Regional Water Strategy has been finalised, giving towns from Oberon, Bathurst and Orange in the east, to Dubbo, Narromine, Warren and Nyngan in the west, a clear pathway to a sustainable water future.

Domestic and stock rights review

21 August 2023

The Department of Planning and Environment is launching its first survey on domestic and stock rights to get a clearer snapshot of how water extracted under these rights is being used, and whether any changes are needed to improve the way its

West Wyalong water security project update

6 February 2023

Works are progressing on the upgrades for a secure water supply to improve water pressure in the townships of Wyalong and West Wyalong.

North Coast ready for water future

24 November 2022

The New South Wales Government has today launched the much-anticipated North Coast Regional Water Strategy that sets out a clear vision for the future of sustainable water in this iconic area.

Planning for the future of water on the South Coast

24 November 2022

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has today launched the South Coast Regional Water Strategy that will pave the way for a sustainable water future for everywhere from Jervis Bay to Bega and surrounds.

A smarter water future for the Border Rivers

18 November 2022

The NSW Government has launched the Border Rivers Regional Water Strategy to deliver healthier, more reliable, and resilient water resources for the next 20 years.

Plan for Gwydir's water future launched

18 November 2022

The NSW Government has ushered in two decades of safe, secure and reliable water for the Gwydir region, thanks to the launch of the Gwydir Regional Water Strategy.

More time to consider future of Lachlan water

11 November 2022

The NSW Government will re-exhibit the draft Lachlan Regional Water Strategy in 2023 to give flood-affected communities another chance to have their say.

Submissions close next week for Macquarie water

11 November 2022

There is only one week left to have your say on the draft Macquarie-Castlereagh Regional Water Strategy.