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Sign up hereFunding secured to improve Yass wastewater services
8 May 2024
Yass is moving towards the development of a major upgrade of its sewage treatment plant thanks to $275,000 being invested by the NSW Government and Yass Valley Council to look at ways to improve its wastewater service.
Central Coast Water Sharing Plan open for feedback
30 November 2020
NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today announced the draft replacement water sharing plan for the Central Coast area has been placed on public exhibition for community feedback.
Embargo on in-river dams: Ourimbah and Jilliby Jilliby creeks
20 November 2020
The department announced an embargo on in-river dams within the Ourimbah Creek and Jilliby Jilliby Creek water sources.
New water sharing rules to protect water for the environment
29 June 2020
New water sharing plan rules to protect water for the environment and river connectivity are proposed to commence on 1 July and 1 December.
Have a say in what happens to the Great Artesian Basin
20 February 2020
The NSW Government has announced the Water Sharing Plan for the Great Artesian Basin is now on public exhibition for community feedback.