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Sign up hereTemporary water restriction for the Upper Murrumbidgee River
3 November 2023
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has announced a temporary water restriction for the Upper Murrumbidgee River in the Murrumbidgee I and II water sources from Saturday 4 November 2023 to Wednesday 31 January 2024.
Temporary water restriction for Upper Murrumbidgee River
25 August 2023
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has announced a temporary water restriction for the Upper Murrumbidgee River in the Murrumbidgee I and II water sources from Friday 1 September to 30 November 2023.
Temporary water restriction for Upper Murrumbidgee River
7 July 2023
A temporary water restriction for the Upper Murrumbidgee River in the Murrumbidgee I and II water sources from Monday 10 July to Thursday 31 August 2023.
Temporary restriction on interstate water trade
23 June 2023
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment today announced a temporary restriction on interstate water trades into the NSW Murray, Lower Darling and Murrumbidgee regulated river water sources will commence on 1 July and extend to 31 August 2023,
Temporary water restriction for Upper Murrumbidgee River
3 February 2023
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has announced a temporary water restriction for the Upper Murrumbidgee River in the Murrumbidgee I and II water sources from Tuesday 7 February 2023.
Groundwater allocations available across NSW
11 October 2019
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is seeking expressions of interest in new groundwater allocation releases available for 40 water sources across NSW, urging interested water users to lodge an application.
Feedback sought on NSW fractured rock groundwater resource plan
22 July 2019
NSW Deputy Secretary Water Jim Bentley today announced the draft Water Resource Plan for NSW Murray Darling Basin Fractured Rock areas has been placed on public exhibition for community feedback.
Feedback sought on NSW porous rock groundwater resource plan
22 July 2019
NSW Deputy Secretary Water Jim Bentley today announced the draft Water Resource Plan for NSW Murray Darling Basin Porous Rock groundwater areas has been placed on public exhibition for community feedback.
Feedback sought on Darling groundwater resource plan
15 July 2019
NSW Deputy Secretary Water Jim Bentley today announced the draft Water Resource Plan for the Darling Alluvium groundwater areas has been placed on public exhibition for community feedback.
Feedback sought on NSW Border Rivers groundwater resource plan
15 July 2019
NSW Deputy Secretary Water Jim Bentley today announced the draft Water Resource Plan for NSW Border Rivers Alluvium groundwater areas has been placed on public exhibition for community feedback.