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Sign up here$6 million for Tamworth to investigate recycling industrial water
24 October 2023
The Federal and New South Wales Labor Governments are investing $6 million to investigate water recycling in Tamworth to boost long-term water security.
Doubling down on desalination
21 October 2023
The NSW Government is rounding out National Water Week by beginning investigations to double the capacity of Sydney’s Desalination plant, to bolster future drought resilience and ensure we have the infrastructure to support housing and population
Wastewater upgrades for South Coast and Southern Highlands
17 October 2023
Construction is now underway to deliver new and improved sewage services for the South Coast and Southern Highlands, thanks to a multi-million dollar investment from the NSW Government.
Rising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
11 October 2023
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 Wednesday 18 October 2023.
Feedback wanted on Murray Unregulated Water Sharing Plan
9 October 2023
Water users are being encouraged to have their say on the draft replacement Murray Unregulated Water Sharing Plan (WSP), which proposes greater protections for wetlands and more opportunities for trade between water sources.
Rising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
6 October 2023
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 Friday 13 October 2023.
Planned Snowy environmental flow cancelled
3 October 2023
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has cancelled a planned high-flow environmental water release from Jindabyne Dam into the Snowy River that was scheduled to take place on Friday 6 October 2023, due to current catchment conditions and
Have your say on the Lower Murray-Darling Water Sharing Plan
3 October 2023
Residents, businesses, Aboriginal groups and other stakeholders are invited to have their say on the draft replacement Lower Murray Darling Unregulated Water Sharing Plan which lays out clear rules for fair and sustainable distribution of water
Rising River Alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
29 September 2023
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 Friday 6 October 2023.
Coastal harvestable rights return to 10 per cent
27 September 2023
Coastal harvestable rights will return to 10 percent in NSW, with the NSW Government overturning a decision by the former government to increase the amount of rainfall run-off that can be harvested to 30 percent without doing the work necessary to
Have your say on the future of water in the Lachlan
22 September 2023
The NSW Government is building a clear roadmap for a more sustainable and resilient water future in the Lachlan Valley and wants to hear from the community.
Castlereagh Water Sharing Plan on public display
21 September 2023
The NSW Government is calling for feedback on the new draft Castlereagh Unregulated River Water Sources Water Sharing Plan which will lay out clear rules for sustainable and equitable water use in the region for the next decade.