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Sign up hereFlood works remediation to deliver healthier floodplains
30 August 2022
The NSW Government is leading the charge in returning water to floodplains, wetlands, rivers and creeks by bringing unapproved flood works into compliance across the northern Basin.
New era of water security for Greater Sydney
29 August 2022
Communities and businesses across Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra are well on their way to securing an enduring, sustainable and resilient water supply after the NSW Government launched the Greater Sydney Water Strategy (GSWS) today.
Rising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
29 August 2022
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW from Monday 5 September through to Wednesday 7 September 2022.
Strategy securing Namoi’s water future open for feedback
22 August 2022
The community is invited to have its say on the draft Namoi Regional Water Strategy, a plan to deliver more secure, safe and reliable water for Tamworth, Narrabri, Gunnedah and the Namoi region for the next 20 years and beyond.
Temporary restriction on interstate water trade
5 August 2022
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.
Key milestone for Bathurst Stormwater Harvesting
28 July 2022
The innovative Bathurst Stormwater Harvesting project has reached a major milestone after local Bathurst company Hynash Constructions Pty Ltd was awarded the construction tender.
Rising river alert: Upper Murrumbidgee River below Tantangara Dam
20 July 2022
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Upper Murrumbidgee River between Tantangara Dam and Yaouk in Southern NSW for Tuesday 26 July 2022.
$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.
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, a roadmap ensuring water is being managed fairly and equitably for local communities, industry, and the environment over the
State-first strategy to secure future of NSW groundwater
5 July 2022
The NSW Government today released the draft NSW Groundwater Strategy, the state’s first-ever long-term roadmap for the sustainable management of its vast and precious groundwater resources.
Rising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
4 July 2022
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for Thursday 14 July 2022.
New water allocations reflect record rainfall in recent months
1 July 2022
The opening water allocations for NSW licenced water users reflect the significant turnaround from drought conditions to an abundance of water across the state.