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Strategy securing Far North Coast's water future open for feedback

1 November 2022

The draft Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy is on public display, and the community is invited to have its say on shortlisted options to deliver safer, more secure and reliable water for the region over the coming decades.

Opportunity to obtain a new groundwater access licence

17 October 2022

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is making new water access licenses available in 54 groundwater sources across NSW.

Opportunity to obtain Water Access Licences

4 March 2022

The opportunity to purchase water access licences across 55 different water sources within NSW will provide added water security to existing operations, allow additional water for new or expanding business and help improve the economies of regional

Public exhibition begins for Lachlan surface water resource plan

4 December 2018

The NSW Government has commenced public exhibition of the draft Lachlan Surface Water Resource Plan.

Public exhibition begins for Macquarie-Castlereagh Surface Water Resource Plan

23 November 2018

The NSW Government commenced public exhibition of the draft Macquarie-Castlereagh Surface Water Resource Plan today.

Beginning of public exhibition for Murrumbidgee Alluvium Water Resource Plan

13 November 2018

The NSW Government commenced public exhibition of draft Murrumbidgee Alluvium Water Resource Plan today.

Beginning of public exhibition for Gwydir Alluvium Water Resource Plan

13 November 2018

The NSW Government commenced public exhibition of the Draft Gwydir Alluvium Water Resource Plan today.

Beginning of public exhibition for Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan

13 November 2018

The NSW Government commenced public exhibition of the draft Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan today.

Contractor more at fault in first for water regulator

12 November 2018

The Natural Resources Access Regulator is establishing its reputation as firm but fair in its actions to ensure equitable access to water.

Fines issued by NSW water regulator concerned by illegal earthworks

1 November 2018

The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has fined four landowners in October for illegal earthworks near NSW waterways and is keen to get the message out – you must have controlled activity approval before digging near waterways.

Water regulator takes company to court for alleged breaches at Bundabah

22 October 2018

The Natural Resources Access Regulator has commenced prosecution of a company for unlawful activities on waterfront land at Bundabah, near Tea Gardens.

Gwydir Water Resource Plan launched for public exhibition

19 October 2018

The NSW Government has launched the Gwydir Surface Water Resource Plan for public exhibition from 18 October 2018.