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Sign up hereA clear path to water meter compliance
29 August 2024
New South Wales is on the road to a faster and easier roll out of non-urban metering reforms thanks to a suite of recommendations.
Construction wraps up on Warren’s new flexible groundwater system
15 July 2024
Warren has boosted its drought resilience thanks to the completion of a four-year groundwater project that provides better access to water for firefighting and helps to safeguard the region’s drinking water.
Hunter Water Regulation remake on public exhibition
24 June 2024
The Regulation that supports Hunter Water to provide critical water and wastewater services to more than 630,000 people across the region is up for renewal, and now is the time to have your say.
New skills boost career opportunities for Aboriginal tradies
17 June 2024
Aboriginal tradies are picking up their tools along with new skills as training kicks off to boost the number of qualified people who can install non-urban water meters across NSW.
A look at how residents are using water across our regions
12 June 2024
The NSW Government is getting a clearer picture of how residents in regional NSW are using water to help improve water efficiency by putting a spotlight on how often we are turning on the taps or flushing the toilet.
Have your say on NSW Murray and Murrumbidgee water futures
22 May 2024
The NSW Government is inviting NSW Murray and Murrumbidgee residents to have their say on two draft regional water strategies – long-term plans to deliver safer and more secure water to towns, Aboriginal communities, businesses, and the
Statement: Resignation of Gavin Hanlon
15 September 2017
The Secretary of the NSW Department of Industry, Mr. Simon Smith, today accepted the resignation of Mr. Gavin Hanlon, former Deputy Director General at DPI Water.
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.
Statement from Ken Matthews August 2017
2 August 2017
Today I start the review that I have been commissioned to do by the NSW Government.
ABC 4 Corners program
24 July 2017
The NSW Government is committed to the sustainable and equitable management of the State’s water resources, including strong and effective compliance.
Snowy River high-flows to commence in late June
1 January 2017
The first of five planned high-flow environmental water releases during winter and spring to the Snowy River is set to commence in late June, NSW Department of Industry Director Water Analytics, Danielle Baker, said today.