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Sign up hereImproving water quality across regional NSW
20 March 2024
For the first time, ten inland regional communities will benefit from a new $1.5 million NSW Government funding program aimed at boosting drinking water quality.
Walcha one step closer to improved water security
31 August 2022
A new 300 megalitre off-stream storage dam at Walcha will provide greater water security and reliability for residents and businesses and to help drought-proof the town’s water supply.
State-first strategy to secure future of NSW groundwater
5 July 2022
The draft NSW Groundwater Strategy, the state’s first-ever long-term roadmap for the sustainable management of its vast and precious groundwater resources.
New water treatment plant for Wyangala
18 May 2022
Work has begun on a new $5.1 million Wyangala Water Treatment Plant which will deliver up to 800,000 litres of clean drinking water every day to village residents and the popular holiday park.
Narrabri irrigator fined over unlawful water take
7 December 2021
A Narrabri based landholder has been fined $10,000 following prosecution by the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) for alleged breaches of the Water Management Act 2000 (WM Act).
Improving water conservation made easy
21 October 2021
The NSW Government has committed over $240,000 through its water efficiency program to cover subscription costs to the Smart Water Advice program, which provides tools and resources to help councils and local water utilities provide water saving
Opportunity to obtain new water access licence
15 October 2021
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is making new water access licences available in 47 groundwater sources across NSW.
Oberon community the winner after regulator's deal with gardens
16 September 2021
In a win for the Oberon community, a local business has offered to establish several programs to benefit vulnerable local groups and school students, as an alternative to other enforcement action for water law breaches.
Cockburn River water connectivity study progressing
3 September 2021
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today released a progress report into the water connectivity study being undertaken on the Cockburn River to assess interaction between surface and groundwater.
Temporary water restriction for Upper Lachlan groundwater extended
25 June 2021
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today announced the extension of the temporary water restriction for the Upper Lachlan Groundwater Management Zone 1 in the Upper Lachlan Alluvial Groundwater Source.
Harrington spearpoints in NRAR's sights
21 June 2021
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has finished a three-month campaign focused on unlawful spearpoints along the Manning River in Harrington.
Groundwater dashboard delivers key advice to water users
25 May 2021
Water users are better informed on groundwater availability thanks to a dashboard now available on the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s website.