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Sign up hereSingleton set for upgraded sewage treatment plant
22 April 2024
Singleton is one step closer to an upgraded sewage treatment plant with the NSW Government investing $176,250 to complete design work and progress the project to tender ready stage.
Hunter Valley Flood Resilience Strengthened
10 April 2024
With the recent heavy rain across the state and additional rain expected in coming weeks, the NSW Government is continuing to prioritise the Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme.
Central Coast Water Sharing Plan open for feedback
30 November 2020
NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today announced the draft replacement water sharing plan for the Central Coast area has been placed on public exhibition for community feedback.
Embargo on in-river dams: Ourimbah and Jilliby Jilliby creeks
20 November 2020
The department announced an embargo on in-river dams within the Ourimbah Creek and Jilliby Jilliby Creek water sources.
New water sharing rules to protect water for the environment
29 June 2020
New water sharing plan rules to protect water for the environment and river connectivity are proposed to commence on 1 July and 1 December.
Have a say in what happens to the Great Artesian Basin
20 February 2020
The NSW Government has announced the Water Sharing Plan for the Great Artesian Basin is now on public exhibition for community feedback.