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Locking in water security for Wilcannia

12 April 2024

The NSW Government is taking steps to commence work on the largest investment in water infrastructure along the Darling-Baaka River in decades with the delivery of a $76.1 million new state-of-the-art weir and fishway for Wilcannia.

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.

Funding locked in for new Kempsey Sewage Plant and across the North Coast

6 March 2024

Kempsey is moving towards having access to a new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant that will secure the region’s future thanks to $7.814 million funding in partnership between the NSW Government and Kempsey Shire Council.

Major milestone to help determine Macquarie and Lachlan’s water futures

28 February 2024

Communities across Central West and Western NSW are one step closer to securing more reliable water.

Better water security in the pipeline for Boorowa

5 February 2024

Boorowa is on the path to improved water quality and security thanks to over $825,000 jointly funded by the NSW Government’s Safe and Secure Water Program and Hilltops Council bringing the long-awaited Harden to Boorowa Pipeline one step closer to

Eurobodalla water and sewer projects take shape

23 January 2024

A major upgrade that will take 160 Nelligen residents off rainwater and septic tanks is making great progress, with the completion of two new 880 kilolitre reservoirs and the contract now awarded to build a high-quality water reticulation and

$10 million for water quality and dam safety

16 November 2023

The NSW Government is providing a major funding boost of up to $10 million to WaterNSW to help regional towns improve dam safety and water quality.

Feedback wanted on Murray Unregulated Water Sharing Plan

9 October 2023

Water users are being encouraged to have their say on the draft replacement Murray Unregulated Water Sharing Plan (WSP), which proposes greater protections for wetlands and more opportunities for trade between water sources.

Have your say on the future of water in the Lachlan

22 September 2023

The NSW Government is building a clear roadmap for a more sustainable and resilient water future in the Lachlan Valley and wants to hear from the community.

Wyangala Dam project not viable and not going ahead

13 September 2023

The NSW Government will not proceed with the Wyangala Dam Wall Raising Project because of the billions of dollars in construction costs and the potential catastrophic environmental impacts.

Have your say on Intersecting Streams Water Sharing Plan

4 September 2023

The NSW Government is calling for feedback on the draft Intersecting Streams Water Sharing Plan which will set out clear rules for the fair and sustainable division of water among users and the environment for the next decade.

Panel reviews Barwon Darling connectivity

30 August 2023

The NSW Government has set up an independent expert panel to provide feedback on work being carried out to improve connectivity and flows in the Barwon Darling.