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Water security boost in the pipeline for Hunter

12 December 2022

The Lostock to Glennies pipeline is making great progress after the contract was awarded to develop the concept design and engineering for the project as part of the Final Business Case.

One week left for the new Dungowan Dam EIS

30 November 2022

Tamworth and the Peel Valley have one more week to have their say on the New Dungowan Dam and Pipeline Environmental Impact Statement.

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, a roadmap ensuring water is being managed fairly and equitably for local communities, industry, and the environment over the

Metro water sharing plans open for feedback

30 June 2022

The NSW Government is inviting the community, water users and other key stakeholders 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.

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.