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All 20 NSW water resource plans lodged

14 February 2023

NSW has made significant progress towards its obligations under the Murray Darling Basin Plan, having  now lodged its final water resource plans to the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA).

Tweed Area Water Sharing Plan on public display

1 November 2022

The NSW Government invites community feedback on the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Tweed River Area.

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.

Have a say on the Richmond River Water Sharing Plan

21 October 2022

The NSW Government is welcoming feedback on the draft Richmond River Area Water Sharing Plan, a framework that provides for more equitable and sustainable water use in the region over the next decade.

Bega Area Water Sharing Plan open for feedback

13 July 2022

Residents, water users and stakeholders are invited to have their say on the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Bega region.

Metro water sharing plans open for feedback

30 June 2022

The NSW Government is inviting the community to have their say on two draft replacement water sharing plans for Greater Sydney.

New water treatment plant for Wyangala

18 May 2022

Work has begun on a new $5.1 million Wyangala Water Treatment Plant which will deliver up to 800,000 litres of clean drinking water every day to village residents and the popular holiday park.

Towamba water sharing plan open for feedback

10 May 2022

The NSW Government is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Towamba water sharing plan.