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Sign up hereEOI open for regional water project funding
19 April 2024
The NSW Government is calling for expressions of interest to participate in the next round of funding applications for the Australian Government's National Water Grid Fund to help drought proof water supplies and improve water security for country
Learn more about fish passage projects
8 April 2024
Walgett and Moree Plains residents will be able learn more about new infrastructure projects designed to improve how native fish move along our waterways and support river health at community information sessions this week.
New infrastructure to lock in Nyngan’s water future
18 March 2024
Nyngan is one step closer to a new, state-of-the-art water treatment plant as planning work gets off the ground thanks to a $490,000 investment from the NSW Government and $160,000 from Bogan Shire Council.
First stage of Parkes water infrastructure revamp complete
14 March 2024
The Parkes community is well on its way to securing future-proof and drought-resilient water services for decades to come as construction wraps up on the first stage of a major water infrastructure overhaul.
More Lostock to Glennies info sessions
19 February 2024
Hunter residents will have another opportunity to get up to speed on the progress of the proposed Lostock Dam to Glennies Dam Pipeline Project and Paterson River Connection Project at information sessions starting this week.
Progress report finds strategy delivering big water wins for NSW
1 September 2022
Communities across the state have reaped the benefits of the NSW Water Strategy, with the first progress report showing major milestones achieved just 12 months after its launch.
Strategy securing Namoi’s water future open for feedback
22 August 2022
The community is invited to have its say on the draft Namoi Regional Water Strategy, a plan to deliver more secure, safe and reliable water for Tamworth, Narrabri, Gunnedah and the Namoi region for the next 20 years and beyond.
Have your say on the future of water in Western NSW
1 June 2022
The Department of Planning and Environment today released the draft NSW Western Regional Water Strategy and is calling on the community to have its say.
Draft strategy to secure the North Coast's water future
23 May 2022
The Department of Planning and Environment today released the second-round draft Regional Water Strategy for the North Coast and is calling on the community to have its say on the shortlisted options.
Have your say on the South Coast Regional Water Strategy
4 May 2022
The Department of Planning and Environment is calling on the community to have their say on the draft South Coast Regional Water Strategy for the second time.