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Work begins on new water pipeline for Armidale

31 August 2022

Construction has started on the new $11.5 million Puddledock Dam pipeline to provide greater water security for Armidale.

Walcha one step closer to improved water security

31 August 2022

A new 300 megalitre off-stream storage dam at Walcha will provide greater water security and reliability for residents and businesses and to help drought-proof the town’s water supply.

Key milestone for Bathurst Stormwater Harvesting

28 July 2022

Bathurst Stormwater Harvesting project has reached a major milestone after local Bathurst company Hynash Constructions Pty Ltd was awarded the tender.

$12.3 million Grenfell sewerage treatment plant complete

19 July 2022

A new $12.3 million sewage treatment plant is no operating in Grenfell thanks to the NSW Government’s successful Safe and Secure Water Program.

$8.8 million world class sewerage scheme for Bundarra

21 March 2022

A new state-of-the-art $8.8 million Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewerage Network in Bundarra thanks to its successful Safe and Secure Water Program.

Independent review commences into MDBA constraints modelling

4 October 2019

An independent review of the MDBA modelling of constraints has commenced following the appointment of an expert panel based on terms of reference by the Victorian and NSW water ministers.

Public consultations being held to help communities conserve their water supplies

21 May 2019

Given the drought is intensifying across the state, the NSW Government continues to implement drought management measures in consultation with communities.

Water Regulator shepherds environmental water flows in state’s north

10 May 2019

The Water Regulator is continuing to shepherd environmental water flows released from the northern Murray-Darling Basin.