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Sign up hereSix replacement water sharing plans commence
1 July 2024
The NSW Government has approved replacement water sharing plans for six regions across the state.
Border Rivers water sharing plan on public display
6 November 2023
The NSW Government invites water users from all sections of the community to have a say on a draft water sharing plan for the NSW Border Rivers Unregulated River Water Sources which will lay out clear rules for fair and sustainable water use in the
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 Lower Murray-Darling Water Sharing Plan
3 October 2023
Residents, businesses, Aboriginal groups and other stakeholders are invited to have their say on the draft replacement Lower Murray Darling Unregulated Water Sharing Plan which lays out clear rules for fair and sustainable distribution of water
Three South Coast water sharing plans extended
25 June 2021
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has announced an extension of the Water Sharing Plans for the Bega, Murrah-Wallaga and Towamba areas.
Extension of exhibition for draft Central Coast Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sharing Plan
29 January 2021
The exhibition period for the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Central Coast Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources has been extended until 14 February 2021, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has announced.