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Strategy to secure Murray and Murrumbidgee's water future unveiled

12 April 2022

The Department of Planning and Environment this week released the draft Regional Water Strategies for the Murray and Murrumbidgee and is calling on the community to have its say.

Reconnecting River Country Program reach expanded

24 March 2022

The Reconnecting River Country Program can now reach more stakeholders than ever before thanks to the launch of its first virtual consultation space.

$8.8 million world class sewerage scheme for Bundarra

21 March 2022

The NSW Government has helped deliver 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.

Opportunity to obtain Water Access Licences

4 March 2022

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

Managing the risk of a significant hypoxic blackwater event at Menindee Lakes

7 February 2022

High floodwaters that are low in dissolved oxygen levels are continuing to move downstream from the Barwon-Darling River to the Menindee Lakes increasing the risk of fish deaths.

Hunter Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sharing Plan open for feedback

17 January 2022

The Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Hunter Unregulated and Alluvial water sharing plan.

Coffs Harbour Area Water Sharing Plan open for feedback

17 January 2022

The Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Coffs Harbour Area water sharing plan.

Lower North Coast water sharing plan open for feedback

17 January 2022

The Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Lower North Coast water sharing plan.