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

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

The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) is prosecuting a landholder from the western Riverina for allegedly overdrawing 2700 megalitres (ML) of water from a Water Access Licence (WAL).

The department is pleased to advise that the business case and scoping study for the upgrade of Wilcannia Weir are now available for review.

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

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

Lower than predicted inflows into Jindabyne Dam as a result of the prolonged dry conditions have impacted on the ability to deliver the planned largest environmental water release into the Snowy River this year, NSW Department of Industry, Director

The Department of Industry-Water is notifying water users that the new Water Management (General) Regulation 2018 is now in effect, replacing the 2011 regulation.