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Singleton 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.

New water infrastructure to help drought-proof Mungindi and deliver water to Ashley

14 March 2024

Mungindi has switched on a new permanent $325,000 water cooling tower to ensure the town’s 600 residents will continue to have safe and high-quality drinking water during weather extremes.

Certain Lower Darling trade temporarily closed

15 December 2017

Department of Industry – Water today announced the temporary closure of certain assignment trade into and from the Lower Darling Regulated River Water Source.

Minister Blair's response to Matthews' interim report

11 September 2017

Ken Matthews’ interim report into water administration and compliance in NSW has been received by the NSW Government. Minister for Regional Water, Niall Blair, thanked Mr Matthews and his team for undertaking such a thorough and comprehensive

Update on Matthews' review of water issues in NSW

30 August 2017

Mr Matthews has completed information gathering for the interim report, and the drafting of this is close to completion.