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Quirindi and Werris Creek water security delivered

21 May 2024

One of the largest water security projects ever undertaken in the North West region of New South Wales is complete, with Quipolly Dam now connected to the taps of residents in Quirindi and Werris Creek through a new $36.9 million world-class water

More consultation at Louth on fishways

21 May 2024

Western NSW residents are invited to continue discussions about the Fish Passage Project at Louth next Wednesday 29 May.

Nap Nap Station modernised to deliver environmental water

20 May 2024

An extra 147 megalitres of water has been returned to the environment thanks to the completion of a $2.4 million critical infrastructure upgrade at Nap Nap Station near Hay in southwest New South Wales.

Murray Floodplain Management Plan open for feedback

20 May 2024

Residents across the NSW central Murray region are invited to have their say on key elements of the draft Murray Floodplain Management Plan, an important tool to manage rural flood works and their valley-wide effects on flows and connectivity.

Update on flood events in northwest NSW

21 December 2020

The Bureau of Meteorology advises that widespread rainfall, including possible heavy localised falls, is forecast across much of inland northern NSW river valleys over the next 12-18 hours.

Flood event in Gwydir Valley

17 December 2020

There are reports of heavy rain in the Gwydir region which could lead to overland flows.

Independent panel releases final report on first flush event

9 September 2020

An independent panel commissioned to assess the management of the 2020 Northern Basin first flush event has released its final report, Secretary for the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Jim Betts has announced.

Independent panel releases draft assessment of Northern Basin first flush event

13 July 2020

The first stage of the Independent Panel Assessment of the Management of the 2020 Northern Basin First Flush Event has been completed and a draft report is now available, Secretary of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Jim Betts

NSW Water Allocations reflect some easing after record drought conditions

1 July 2020

Today’s water allocations announced by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for licensed water users reflect some improvement in resource availability, particularly for towns and high priority entitlements.

Snowy River high-flows to commence in June

28 April 2020

The first of four planned high-flow environmental water releases during winter and spring to the Snowy River are set to commence in late June, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Acting Director Water Planning Implementation, Allan

Landowners from Walgett area face string of charges in Land and Environment Court

22 April 2020

Two landholders from the Walgett area will face 14 charges in the Land and Environment Court for breaches of water laws in 2016 and 2017.

Independent assessment of management of first flush in the Northern Basin to begin

16 April 2020

An independent panel will begin an assessment of the management of the first flush event in the Northern Basin earlier this year, the result of the first significant rainfall event in the region since 2016.